Commentary
2,000 Water Filtration Systems Will Be Distributed To East Palestine, Ohio Residents
By Gabriella Sable October 1, 2024 (Views expressed by guest commentators may not reflect the views of OAN or its affiliates.)
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Chicago: Freight Train Derails In Suburb, Prompting Evacuations Over Possible Leak
On Thursday, a freight train in a Chicago suburb derailed, briefly forcing the evacuation of surrounding residences and businesses.
2023
Fed. Transportation Board: Rail Sensors Stopped Working Before East Palestine Train Incident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced during a public hearing on Tuesday that the 2023 media-frenzied derailment of a train carrying hazardous chemicals was caused by an overheated rail bearing that was not detected by a sensor on the railroad rails passing through the community of East Palestine, Ohio.
$1.7 billion
Biden Admin Settles With Norfolk Southern For $310M Over Ohio Train Derailment
The Justice Department (DOJ) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement that is estimated to be worth $310 million that was mutually agreed upon with railway company Norfolk Southern.
Biden
Biden Finally Visits East Palestine 1 Year After Train Derailment
Over a year after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, spilling dangerous chemicals, President Joe Biden finally took time out of his schedule and paid the small community a visit on Friday.
Derailment
New Report Issues A Toxic ‘Bomb Train’ Warning
A research report publicized this month assumes that the possibility of derailments involving toxic chemicals on freight trains puts over three million Americans at risk.
Derailment
At Least 26 Injured In NYC Train Derailment
Train service is partially suspended at many subway stations in New York City following a major derailment.
Derailment
Train derailment in PA forces evacuations
A 40-car CSX freight train derailed in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Monday morning, forcing the evacuation of nearby homes and businesses.