Norfolk Southern stated ahead of the NTSB hearing that railroads will take a look at vent and burn choices

by Elwood Hill
Jun 21, 2024

By JOSH FUNK

Associated Press

Days before the National Transportation Safety Board is set to explain why very first responders were wrong to blow open five tank cars and trucks and burn the poisonous chemical inside after the East Palestine derailment, Norfolk Southern stated Friday it plans to lead an industrywide effort to enhance the method those choices are made. The railroad stated it promised to lead this effort to learn from the aftermath of its disastrous derailment as part of its settlement with the federal government. The NTSB will hold a hearing Tuesday to discuss what triggered the Feb. 3, 2023 derailment and how to prevent comparable derailments in the future.

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Elwood Hill

Elwood Hill is an award-winning journalist with more than 18 years' of experience in the industry. Throughout his career, John has worked on a variety of different stories and assignments including national politics, local sports, and international business news. Elwood graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism and immediately began working for Breaking Now News as lead journalist.