East Palestine Norfolk Southern Wreck – Page 2

Norfolk Southern Reaches Agreement to Settle East Palestine Derailment Class Action Lawsuit

Norfolk Southern Corp. said it has reached a $600 million agreement in principle to resolve a consolidated class action lawsuit relating to the East Palestine derailment.

NTSB: East Palestine Explosion Unnecessary

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday the controlled chemical explosion following the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment more than a year ago was unnecessary.

Ohio Senators Want East Palestine Derailment Declared Public Health Emergency

U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and J.D. Vance, both from Ohio, want the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to decide if the hazardous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio nearly eight months ago qualifies as a public health emergency.

Fetterman, Casey Urge Norfolk Southern to Join Close Call Reporting System

Pennsylvania U.S. Sens Bob Casey and John Fetterman on Friday sent a letter to the CEO of Norfolk Southern urging the company to participate in an early warning system that the railroad announced it would join earlier this year.

More Than a Dozen States Pursuing Rail Safety Measures

Representatives from more than a dozen states are pursuing local measures to help ensure railroad safety.

DeWine Wants Federal Disaster Declaration for East Palestine

Five months after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine asked President Joe Biden for a Major Presidential Disaster Declaration.

On Railroads, Pennsylvania Lacks Regulatory Power

Since the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Pennsylvania lawmakers have shown greater concern about railroad safety in the commonwealth.

Senate Commerce Committee Advances Railway Safety Act

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday advanced a measure that ostensibly aims to increase safety on the nation’s railroads.

More Show Support for Proposed Federal Train Regulations

Federal bipartisan legislation introduced by both Ohio senators that would apply more regulation to the nation’s rail industry continues to pick up support.

Congressional Lawmakers Want Commitment to Health in East Palestine

U.S. Sens. from Ohio and Pennsylvania want the National Institutes of Environmental Health to help in the response to health concerns from residents impacted by the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment.