What East Palestine can tell us about the rail industry

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On the evening of February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed outside of East Palestine, Ohio. The environmental impact was almost immediate: Residents were forced to evacuate while authorities carried out a controlled release of the hazardous chemical vinyl chloride. The aftermath also raises questions about freight rail policy and regulation. Host Jonquilyn Hill talks with Joanna Marsh of FreightWaves and Ian Duncan of the Washington Post about what East Palestine tells us about the rail industry’s past and future.

References:

Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after fiery crash

5 questions you might ask about freight train accidents

Yes, the Ohio train wreck is an environmental disaster. No, it's not Chernobyl.

The East Palestine, Ohio, train wreck didn't have to be this bad

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Jonquilyn Hill, host

Sofi LaLonde, producer

Cristian Ayala, engineer

A.M. Hall, editorial director of talk podcasts

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