Buttigieg said the Biden administration would also propose in coming days other railroad safety measures in the wake of the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio.
“Norfolk Southern and your industry must demonstrate that you will not seek to supercharge profits by resisting higher standards that could benefit the safety of workers and the safety of American communities,” Buttigieg wrote.Past rail disasters have spurred efforts to tighten federal oversight of the industry, steps that major railroads have typically lobbied against and often been able to resist, including.
The derailment in East Palestine and the controlled burn of vinyl chloride that left a plume of black smoke over the village has put Norfolk Southern’s safety record — and the business practices of the industry more generally — under scrutiny. But at the same time, the Biden administration has been, with some residents and lawmakers questioning whether the federal government is doing enough to aid the community.
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Norfolk Southern Lobbied Buttigieg Against Stricter Train ProposalRepresentatives from Norfolk Southern, the company behind the disastrous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, met with federal officials in November and December to push back on a proposed rule intended to help during rail emergencies.
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Buttigieg warns Norfolk Southern to support Ohio communityTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is warning the CEO of Norfolk Southern that the freight rail company must “demonstrate unequivocal support for the people” of East Palestine, Ohio, and surrounding areas.
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Buttigieg warns Norfolk Southern to support Ohio communityTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is warning the CEO of Norfolk Southern that the freight rail company must “demonstrate unequivocal support for the people” of East Palestine, Ohio, and surrounding areas
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Buttigieg warns Norfolk Southern to support Ohio communityPete Buttigieg sent a letter Sunday to the CEO of Norfolk Southern, warning that the company must 'demonstrate unequivocal support for the people' of East Palestine, Ohio, and surrounding areas.
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Ohio train derailment: Biden administration threatens penalties for Norfolk SouthernThe Biden administration warned it would charge nscorp triple the cleanup cost of its derailed train in Ohio if the administration is forced to clean up the mess. The threat came as Biden officials highlighted work USDOT, EPA & FEMA are doing onsite.
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