Norfolk Southern CEO: We're committed to helping East Palestine recover By Alan Shaw

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Gift article from WaPo. There is a hearing in Congress tomorrow FTR.

https://wapo.st/3ZATG4y

Might need a barf bowl after reading this PR

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1. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, 10am today

source-https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/08/ohio-train-derailment-norfolk-southern-alan-shaw-testifies-before-senate-panel/69977666007/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

snip-"Shaw will testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works during a hearing on the incident, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. The committee will also hear from U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and J.D. Vance, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Director Anne Vogel and other Ohio and Pennsylvania officials."

snip-" "My goal tomorrow is to hold (Shaw) accountable in front of the American people," Brown told reporters Wednesday." "

snip-" Norfolk Southern touts plans to help Ohio, improve rail safety
Norfolk Southern unveiled a slew of safety plans this week in response to the NTSB's investigation, including the installation of more hot bearing detectors along the tracks. The railroad is also working with Gov. Mike DeWine to create a training center for first responders in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia to help them safely respond to rail emergencies."


snip-" The trail of accidents prompted the NTSB to launch a special investigation into Norfolk Southern's safety practices."


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