Major railroads announce steps to improve safety in wake of Ohio train derailment
Many of the proposals from the Association of American Railroads trade group focus on strengthening the network of trackside detectors the railroads use to spot problems before they can cause derailments.
Many of the proposals from the Association of American Railroads trade group focus on strengthening the network of trackside detectors the railroads use to spot problems before they can cause derailments.
Feds launch investigation into Norfolk Southern rail accidents
Federal investigators have announced a special investigation into railroad Norfolk Southern.
Federal investigators have announced a special investigation into railroad Norfolk Southern.
Norfolk Southern to pay millions for Ohio train derailment, governor says
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Norfolk Southern will pay millions of dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after a derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals across the border in Ohio.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Norfolk Southern will pay millions of dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after a derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals across the border in Ohio.
Ohio train derailment: Officials say no hazardous material spilled
Norfolk Southern and Clark County officials say 28 of the southbound train?s 212 cars, including four empty tankers, derailed at about 4:45 p.m. Saturday in Springfield Township. (Credit: WKEF)
Norfolk Southern and Clark County officials say 28 of the southbound train?s 212 cars, including four empty tankers, derailed at about 4:45 p.m. Saturday in Springfield Township. (Credit: WKEF)
Ohio train derailment: Video shows cars off track
Authorities in Ohio say there is no indication of any risk to public health from the derailment of a Norfolk Southern cargo train between Dayton and Columbus, the second derailment of a company train in the state in a month. (Credit: TWITTER / @BRAEPHILLY)
Authorities in Ohio say there is no indication of any risk to public health from the derailment of a Norfolk Southern cargo train between Dayton and Columbus, the second derailment of a company train in the state in a month. (Credit: TWITTER / @BRAEPHILLY)
20 cars of Norfolk Southern cargo train derail in Ohio, less than a month after East Palestine wreck
"I was right there and I was playing on my phone and then I heard a loud bang. And when I heard the loud bang, I started recording," Shawn Heaton said. "When I heard the bang, there was all kinds of debris and metal shoot out from under the cars and that's when I started recording and you could see them start jumping off the tracks."
"I was right there and I was playing on my phone and then I heard a loud bang. And when I heard the loud bang, I started recording," Shawn Heaton said. "When I heard the bang, there was all kinds of debris and metal shoot out from under the cars and that's when I started recording and you could see them start jumping off the tracks."
One family member survives after murder-suicide in Cincinnati suburb
The Clermont County sheriff says Teresa Cain shot her family, then herself, before deputies arrived to serve an eviction notice.
The Clermont County sheriff says Teresa Cain shot her family, then herself, before deputies arrived to serve an eviction notice.
Ohio residents beg railroad to 'get our people out of here' a month after train derailment
"It’s not safe here," said one man, staring straight at Norfolk Southern reps. "I’m begging you, by the grace of God, please get our people out of here."
"It’s not safe here," said one man, staring straight at Norfolk Southern reps. "I’m begging you, by the grace of God, please get our people out of here."
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
Removal of toxic waste from Ohio train derailment resuming Monday
The toxic waste still at the site of the East Palestine train derailment will begin shipping this week to two approved sites in Ohio.
The toxic waste still at the site of the East Palestine train derailment will begin shipping this week to two approved sites in Ohio.
EPA pausing removal of train derailment's toxic waste from Ohio site
The temporary halt in the clean-up step came after officials had heard concerns from residents and others in a number of states.
The temporary halt in the clean-up step came after officials had heard concerns from residents and others in a number of states.
Video: Ohio school bus driver called a 'hero' after saving student from passing car
An Ohio school district shared video of a bus driver's quick-thinking actions to raise awareness for bus safety.
An Ohio school district shared video of a bus driver's quick-thinking actions to raise awareness for bus safety.
Ohio train derailment: Erin Brockovich warns of long-term dangers after crash
"You're going to be told it's safe, you're going to be told not to worry," Brockovich said. "That's just rubbish."
"You're going to be told it's safe, you're going to be told not to worry," Brockovich said. "That's just rubbish."
After Ohio's toxic train derailment, Biden orders door-to-door checks
Under Biden's order, teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency will visit homes beginning Saturday.
Under Biden's order, teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency will visit homes beginning Saturday.
Ohio train derailment: Crew got safety alert just before accident, NTSB report says
The derailment led to evacuations and fears of air and water contamination after a controlled burn of toxic chemicals.
The derailment led to evacuations and fears of air and water contamination after a controlled burn of toxic chemicals.
Amazon donates over 1,400 cases of water to residents of East Palestine, Ohio
More than 30 Amazon employees from its Pittsburgh and Cleveland sites volunteered to help bring water in the aftermath of the Ohio train derailment.
More than 30 Amazon employees from its Pittsburgh and Cleveland sites volunteered to help bring water in the aftermath of the Ohio train derailment.
EPA chief, Ohio governor drink tap water near train derailment site after heavy criticism
EPA officials say environmental testing has not found toxic chemicals at a level of concern in the air and water near East Palestine, Ohio, days after the Norfolk Southern train derailment.
EPA officials say environmental testing has not found toxic chemicals at a level of concern in the air and water near East Palestine, Ohio, days after the Norfolk Southern train derailment.
Train derailment latest: EPA taking charge of cleanup in East Palestine, Ohio
Federal environmental regulators are taking charge now of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical burn.
Federal environmental regulators are taking charge now of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical burn.
Buttigieg urges railroads to improve safety changes after fiery Ohio derailment
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced safety reforms Tuesday and said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad responsible for safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced safety reforms Tuesday and said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad responsible for safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.
Ohio metal alloy factory explosion kills 1, injures more than a dozen others
The cause of the explosion at the I Schumann & Co. metal and paint plant in Oakwood Village, Ohio, has not been determined.
The cause of the explosion at the I Schumann & Co. metal and paint plant in Oakwood Village, Ohio, has not been determined.