Category: East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment (Feb 3, 2023)

Just Dept. Sues Norfolk Southern Railroad East Palestine Train Fire

The New York Times – Business:
The lawsuit, seeking to claw back cleanup costs under the Clean Water Act, accuses the Georgia-based rail company of putting profits over safety.
Weeks After Ohio Train Derailment, Health Concerns Mount

The New York Times – Business:
In a tight-knit town already skeptical of the government, the lack of concrete information, and the open-ended nature of the crisis, undergird anxiety.
Norfolk Southern CEO Apologizes for East Palestine Train Derailment

The New York Times – Business:
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.
N.T.S.B. Will Investigate Norfolk Southern’s Safety Practices

The New York Times – Business:
The agency said it was opening a special inquiry because the railway has had several significant accidents since late 2021.
Rail Heat Sensors, Under Scrutiny in Ohio Crash, Face Few Regulations

The New York Times – Business:
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.
After Ohio Train Derailment, Senators Propose Rail Safety Bill

The New York Times – Business:
Weeks after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed outside East Palestine, Ohio, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed that the Transportation Department impose stricter rules.
Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Tighten Rail Safety Regulations

The New York Times – Business:
The train that derailed in Ohio was exempt from some federal safety requirements because it was not carrying enough hazardous material to be considered “high hazard.” Lawmakers want to lower the threshold.