From Dow Jones & Company:

In a shocking incident, a Norfolk Southern Corp. train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, causing a fire involving hazardous materials. This prompted the introduction of the Rail Safety Act and a Senate committee to push for greater rail safety measures. However, the rail industry reports that the latest safety data from FRA is more optimistic despite the increase in derailments. The companies like Norfolk Southern, CSX, and BNSF are claiming a decrease in their accident rates and are confident about the safety measures implemented to prevent derailments. Recent reports also indicate that train accidents continue to decrease, making rail transport the safest means of land-surface transportation.



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