Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw is scheduled to testify before a Senate committee Thursday about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as federal regulators open a special investigation into his company's safety practices.
An Ohio EPA emergency responder looks for signs of fish and checks for chemicals in a creek in East Palestine, Ohio. Photo: Michael Swensen/Getty ImagesThursday about the train derailment in East Palestine,Why it matters:
One of the country's largest freight rail operators, Norfolk Southern has become the common enemy in the wake of the devastating accident. Expect a grilling of the chief executive, a longtime company veteran who took the helm last May.into the company's organization and safety culture. The regulator listed five "significant accidents" since December 2021. Three in Ohio, including last month's derailment, and another one last weekend.
Also on the list: On Tuesday morning, a conductor died on the job when he was struck by a dump truck as his train moved through a rail crossing, the company said.Senators are also likely to question Shaw over environmental impacts. Despite assurances
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