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.
Norfolk Southern’s Profits and Accident Rates Rose Before Ohio Derailment
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Norfolk Southern’s Profits and Accident Rates Rose Before Ohio Derailment

Safety experts say a focus on financial returns may be partly to blame for derailments and accidents like the one in Ohio.