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.
After Ohio Train Derailment, Senators Propose Rail Safety Bill
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After Ohio Train Derailment, Senators Propose Rail Safety Bill

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
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Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Tighten Rail Safety Regulations

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.