Norfolk Southern’s Push for Profits Compromised Safety, Workers Say
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Norfolk Southern’s Push for Profits Compromised Safety, Workers Say

Federal officials are investigating the railroad’s safety practices and culture after the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and worker deaths.
U.S. Approves a Merger Between Two Big North American Railroads
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U.S. Approves a Merger Between Two Big North American Railroads

Canadian Pacific’s acquisition of Kansas City Southern will create a railroad that links Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Rail Heat Sensors, Under Scrutiny in Ohio Crash, Face Few Regulations
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Rail Heat Sensors, Under Scrutiny in Ohio Crash, Face Few 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.