Most Recent Derailment Prompts, Norfolk Southern to Reevaluate.
A July train derailment in Virginia prompted Norfolk Southern to reevaluate the company's response to overheating bearings.
'The Independent' reports that it remains unclear why the railroad operator did not make similar changes when an overheated bearing caused the East Palestine, Ohio train disaster.
'The Independent' reports that it remains unclear why the railroad operator did not make similar changes when an overheated bearing caused the East Palestine, Ohio train disaster.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union accused Norfolk Southern of ignoring warnings from the crew regarding an overheating bearing.
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'The Independent' reports that the minor Virginia derailment differs greatly from the East Palestine disaster which involved various hazardous chemicals spilling.
'The Independent' reports that the minor Virginia derailment differs greatly from the East Palestine disaster which involved various hazardous chemicals spilling.
The cleanup from the February 3 incident in Ohio is still ongoing, while residents in the area continue to express concerns for long-term health effects.
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The cleanup from the February 3 incident in Ohio is still ongoing, while residents in the area continue to express concerns for long-term health effects.
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Another crucial difference between the two incidents is that train crews in Virginia were able to safely stop the train after a trackside detector warned of an overheating bearing.
According to an NTSB preliminary report, the crew confirmed the problem and noticed grease leaking from one of the train's axle bearings.
'The Independent' reports that Norfolk Southern has announced various efforts to improve safety since the February derailment in East Palestine.
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'The Independent' reports that Norfolk Southern has announced various efforts to improve safety since the February derailment in East Palestine.
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Those efforts reportedly include increased cooperation with unions and hiring an outside consultant.
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Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw emphasized those changes while appearing before Congress following the Ohio derailment.
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw emphasized those changes while appearing before Congress following the Ohio derailment
