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Legislation Emerging After Train Derailments
09:55 - 16:40 (06:44)
As train derailments continue to occur in the US, Norfolk Southern has seen an increase in accidents over the last four years despite its record operating profits and lobbying against safety regulations. However, there is hope with a surge of bipartisan emerging to work on legislation aimed at fixing the safety concerns.
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The issue of train derailments in the US has become a political topic as elected officials from both parties are now addressing the problems at the heart of the issue.
09:55 - 13:19 (03:23)
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The issue of train derailments in the US has become a political topic as elected officials from both parties are now addressing the problems at the heart of the issue. Some Republican members, including newly elected D. Vance, have made a connection between these derailments and the need to address issues facing white working-class grievances.
ChapterLegislation Emerging After Train Derailments
EpisodeHow a Derailed Train Galvanized an Ohio Town, and Congress
PodcastThe Daily
Norfolk Southern has experienced a rise in accidents, despite reporting record profits and lobbying against new safety rules.
13:23 - 16:40 (03:16)
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Norfolk Southern has experienced a rise in accidents, despite reporting record profits and lobbying against new safety rules. There is agreement that they are the main culprit, and lawmakers are moving to enact regulations to improve train safety.