Accident update

Ohio derailment: fire is out but fears still spark

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Things after the massive derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, US, seem to be going from bad to worse. The citizens in the area may be dealing with contaminated air and water, while Norfolk Southern, the company operating the train, might have to pay for cleanup costs. Moreover, the National Transportation Safety Board (NSTB) identified the cause of the accident, which may have started 20 miles before the accident location.

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Author: Marco Raimondi

Marco Raimondi is an editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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Accident update

Ohio derailment: fire is out but fears still spark

Image: KanekoaTheGreat

Things after the massive derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, US, seem to be going from bad to worse. The citizens in the area may be dealing with contaminated air and water, while Norfolk Southern, the company operating the train, might have to pay for cleanup costs. Moreover, the National Transportation Safety Board (NSTB) identified the cause of the accident, which may have started 20 miles before the accident location.

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Author: Marco Raimondi

Marco Raimondi is an editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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