Ohio Train Derailment Disaster: NTSB Finds Norfolk Southern Overestimated Explosive Risk and Endangered Public Safety
East Palestine, Ohio – The National Transportation Safety Board revealed findings from its investigation into a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio last year, citing mistakes by Norfolk Southern and its contractors that led to unnecessary risks. The incident involved a train car explosion, prompting concerns about environmental hazards and igniting a national discussion on rail safety. The board pointed out that the railway’s delayed response and failure to provide crucial information to emergency responders …