Norfolk Southern Train Derailment Leaked Chemical Irritant for Weeks: Report
A new study reveals a chemical irritant lingered in the air over East Palestine, Ohio for weeks after a Norfolk Southern train derailment in February.
Tag Archives: Train Accident
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Train Carrying Hazardous Materials Derails, Cars Fall into Yellowstone River
Several rail cars which derailed on Saturday fell into the Yellowstone River when a bridge collapsed, dropping hot asphalt and molten sulfur into the water.
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Norfolk Southern Says Ohio Toxic Train Derailment Expected to Cost Railroad $387M
Norfolk Southern officials say they expect the costs of February's toxic train derailment in Ohio to cost the company $387 million.
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Another Train Derailment Leads to Evacuations, Ethanol Fire and Spill Risk in Minnesota
A train derailment near Raymond, Minnesota resulted in tanker cars full of ethanol bursting into flames, resulting in the temporary evacuation of about 900 local residents
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NTSB Investigating Norfolk Southern Safety Practices After Series of Train Accidents
The NTSB has announced a special investigation into a string of recent Norfolk Southern train accidents and derailments.
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Norfolk Southern Class Action Lawsuit Filed by Families Forced to Evacuate During Ohio Toxic Train Derailment
Norfolk Southern faces a train derailment class action lawsuit by those living near East Palestine, Ohio, many of whom were evacuated as a result of last month's train accident.
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Ohio AG Files Lawsuit Against Norfolk Southern Over “Entirely Avoidable” Train Derailment
Ohio's attorney general has announced a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern over last month's train derailment in an attempt to recover damages and ensure the company does not continue to pollute…
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Chemical Found At Ohio Train Derailment Site Linked to Respiratory Problems, Death Risk
Independent testing has detected elevated levels of a potentially hazardous chemical in the air in spots around East Palestine, Ohio; the site of last month's Norfolk Southern toxic train derailment.
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Illnesses at Norfolk Southern Toxic Train Derailment Site Reported By Rail Unions
Letters to state and federal officials say Norfolk Southern is ignoring complaints from workers about illnesses and the lack of personal protective equipment at a toxic train derailment site in…
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Long Term Health Risks from Ohio Train Accident Pose Concerns For Area Residents
The federal government is investigating the potential long-term health effects of the recent Ohio toxic train derailment, and are also investigating Norfolk Southern's and other larger railroad companies' safety practices.
