Norfolk Southern finishes soil remediation under East Palestine train tracks Abigail BottarJuly 7, 2023 Norfolk Southern has completed soil remediation under both tracks in East Palestine where the February train derailment took place. PollutionTransportation
NTSB hearing casts doubt on decision to vent and burn derailed Norfolk Southern train Abigail BottarJune 23, 2023 The owner of the vinyl chloride in the railcars and an outside expert testified that the catastrophic explosion emergency responders feared was not likely. Transportation
Could new rail safety rules prevent the next East Palestine? More sensors could be key, experts say Abigail BottarApril 14, 2023 Congress is considering legislation that would address the use of sensors along the rails that can notify train operators of trouble. Transportation
U.S. Department of Justice sues Norfolk Southern, claiming Clean Water Act violations Abigail BottarMarch 31, 2023 The DOJ claims the company unlawfully discharged pollutants and hazardous materials from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. PollutionTransportationWater
Emotions spill over in East Palestine in contentious public meeting Abigail BottarMarch 3, 2023 This was the first time Norfolk Southern faced the residents of East Palestine, who shouted and booed and expressed frustrations and fears. HealthPollutionTransportation
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine calls on Congress to look at rail safety following East Palestine derailment Abigail BottarFebruary 18, 2023 DeWine said the railroads should have to notify communities of what's being transported through them. PollutionTransportation
