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. .
'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. .
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. .
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. .
'The Independent' reports that Norfolk Southern
has announced various efforts to improve safety
since the February derailment in East Palestine. .
Those efforts reportedly include
increased cooperation with unions
and hiring an outside consultant. .
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