Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg called on the freight train industry to take action after a derailment in Ohio, but Republicans wonder what role Washington policies play.
Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.
Weeks after a massive train derailment in Ohio resulted in a fiery wreck and the release of hazardous chemicals, fingers are being pointed to and from the Department of Transportation. At issue is whether work and safety standards are up to snuff, and whether cost-cutting measures could be to blame for the derailment in"Profit and expediency must never outweigh the safety of the American people,"said in a statement issued Tuesday morning."We at USDOT are doing everything in our power to improve rail safety, and we insist that the rail industry do the same – while inviting Congress to work with us to raise the bar.
Buttigieg's statement accompanied an announcement from the DOT calling for"a three-pronged push to hold the freight rail industry accountable and improve safety." This includes adopting the use of safer tank cars, new inspection technologies, protection for workers who report unsafe conditions, and congressional action to impose stiffer penalties for violations.
"Rather than support these efforts to improve rail safety, Norfolk Southern and other rail companies spent millions of dollars in the courts and lobbying members of Congress to oppose common-sense safety regulations, stopping some entirely and reducing the scope of others," Buttigieg wrote.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Pete Buttigieg ripped for being 'no-show' in toxic Ohio train derailment: 'Complete disconnect'The Biden administration is facing fierce scrutiny over its delayed handling of the train toxic derailment in Ohio after denying a FEMA disaster declaration.
Baca lebih lajut »
Ohio train derailment: Buttigieg vows to 'hold Norfolk Southern accountable' amid criticismTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to the CEO of Norfolk Southern on Sunday, warning that the company must 'demonstrate unequivocal support for the people' impacted by the Ohio toxic train derailment and work to support increased rail safety standards.
Baca lebih lajut »
Ohio train derailment: Buttigieg warns Norfolk Southern to 'make residents whole' in East PalestinePete Buttigieg sent a letter Sunday to the CEO of Norfolk Southern, warning that the freight rail company must 'demonstrate unequivocal support for the people' of East Palestine, Ohio.
Baca lebih lajut »
Ohio train derailment: Buttigieg pens sharply worded letter to Norfolk Southern RailwayU.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg penned a sharply worded letter to Norfolk Southern Railway president and CEO Alan Shaw on Sunday.
Baca lebih lajut »
Ohio train derailment: Buttigieg pens sharply worded letter to Norfolk Southern RailwayNEW YORK — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has called out the rail operator at the center of a hazardous train derailment in Ohio.
Baca lebih lajut »
Pete Buttigieg slams Norfolk Southern amid criticism over his response to Ohio train derailmentTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg penned a letter to the CEO of Norfolk Southern, alleging that the railway company is putting profits over safety after the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio…
Baca lebih lajut »