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Lack of Regulation in Hazardous Cargo Movement
17:38 - 23:10 (05:31)
This episode discusses how the administration failed to regulate a train carrying flammable gas, which derailed and exploded in a town. It also highlights the concerns of workers in the railroad industry regarding the lack of sick days and the need for better regulation.
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Norfolk Southern, a rail company worth $55 billion, has been accused of prioritizing stock buybacks over infrastructure upgrades.
17:38 - 18:49 (01:10)
Summary
Norfolk Southern, a rail company worth $55 billion, has been accused of prioritizing stock buybacks over infrastructure upgrades. After a chemical spill in a small town, they offered a meager $25,000 to cover costs related to the evacuation, while claiming to have distributed $1.2 million to families, but residents remain skeptical.
ChapterLack of Regulation in Hazardous Cargo Movement
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The lack of sick days for railroad workers is a major issue that has resulted in a lack of regulation and oversight, leading to dangerous situations like a train carrying flammable gas derailing and exploding in a town.
18:49 - 23:10 (04:20)
Summary
The lack of sick days for railroad workers is a major issue that has resulted in a lack of regulation and oversight, leading to dangerous situations like a train carrying flammable gas derailing and exploding in a town. Inadequate inspections due to short-staffed car shops also contribute to safety risks.