East Palestine Norfolk Southern Wreck

Ohio Senate Creates Special Committee on Rail Safety

February 27, 2023 The Center Square

The Ohio Senate is expected to begin examining the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio on Wednesday when a Select Committee on Rail Safety holds its first hearing.

Federal Regulators Tie Pennsylvania’s Hands on Hazmat Train Safety

February 27, 2023 The Center Square

When looking at what Pennsylvania lawmakers can do to enhance railroad safety, it appears much of it is out of their hands.

Railroad Association Opposes Changes to Ohio Railroad Regulations

February 24, 2023 The Center Square

The Ohio Railroad Association opposes three new legislative proposals state lawmakers recently introduced and say will make railways across the state safer.

Officials: Railroad’s Cagey Decisions After Derailment Impeded Response

February 24, 2023 The Center Square

In responding to the East Palestine train derailment in Ohio, Pennsylvania officials said Norfolk Southern’s cagey behavior undermined the state’s emergency response.

A Norfolk Southern Policy Lets Officials Order Crews to Ignore Safety Alerts

February 24, 2023 Ohio Capital Journal

Norfolk Southern allows a monitoring team to instruct crews to ignore alerts from train track sensors designed to flag potential mechanical problems.

Norfolk Southern Donates $300,000 to East Palestine School District, Reimburses Fire Department $825,000 for Equipment

February 24, 2023 PRNewswire

Norfolk Southern Corporation announced Friday an initial $300,000 donation, without condition, to the East Palestine City School District to support the district’s academics, athletics, extra-curricular activities, and its long-term contingency planning regarding the impacts of the derailment.

ODNR Chief: Signs of Life Now Present in Waters Near Train Derailment