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Tag: Railroad Accidents and Safety
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Norfolk Southern CEO Apologizes for East Palestine Train Derailment
In prepared remarks released before a Senate hearing, the railroad chief executive says he is “determined to make it right” for the people of East Palestine.
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Cloistered at Walter Reed, Fetterman Runs His Senate Operation From Afar
A dozen miles from the Capitol, the first-term Democrat from Pennsylvania is keeping up with his work while being treated for severe clinical depression.
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N.T.S.B. Will Investigate Norfolk Southern’s Safety Practices
The agency said it was opening a special inquiry because the railway has had several significant accidents since late 2021.
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Ohio Derailment Highlights Gap in Rail Safety Regulations
Safety experts said the East Palestine derailment might not have happened had Norfolk Southern placed sensors closer together. The federal government doesn’t require or regulate their use.