East Palestine Norfolk Southern Wreck – Page 3

On Railroads, Pennsylvania Lacks Regulatory Power

May 25, 2023 The Center Square

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

May 10, 2023 The Center Square

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

May 9, 2023 The Center Square

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

April 6, 2023 The Center Square

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.

Norfolk Southern Commits to New Training Center in Ohio

March 8, 2023 The Center Square

Norfolk Southern will create a new first responder training center in Ohio and expand its Operation Awareness and Response Program, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday.

Norfolk Southern CEO Pledges Pennsylvania Visit

March 8, 2023 The Center Square

Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw did not appear in front of Pennsylvania lawmakers on Wednesday, but is expected to do so later this month and provide documents that track the rail company’s response to the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Shapiro, Norfolk Southern Broker $7.4M Aid Deal

March 7, 2023 The Center Square

Norfolk Southern agreed this week to reimburse first responders, county relief funds and state agencies nearly $7.4 million in the wake of the Feb. 3 train derailment near the Pennsylvania-Ohio border.

NTSB Returning for New Investigation; Norfolk Southern Releases Safety Plan

March 7, 2023 The Center Square

The National Transportation and Safety Board is expected back in Ohio today to investigate the fourth Norfolk Southern train derailment in the state in the past five months.

Norfolk Southern Announces Six-Point Safety Plan

March 6, 2023 PRNewswire

Norfolk Southern Corporation announced Monday a six-point plan to immediately enhance the safety of its operations.

Ohio House-Passed Transportation Budget Includes Rail Safety Rules

March 2, 2023 The Center Square

The Ohio Senate now gets a chance to weigh in on proposed new safety regulations and a drop in electric vehicle registration fees after the House passed a $12.6 billion two-year transportation budget.