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September 12, 2024 | 9:21 AM

Norfolk Southern fires CEO Alan Shaw for an inappropriate relationship with an employee

Norfolk Southern said Wednesday it has fired CEO Alan Shaw for having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.

By Josh Funk/ The Associated Press
December 8, 2023 | 8:09 AM

Pennsylvania receiving $143M+ for Keystone Corridor upgrades, Buttigieg says ‘it benefits the whole state’

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said fewer disruptions on the tracks will mean trains can “operate the way they’re supposed to.”
By Cory Sharber/WHYY
September 21, 2023 | 2:42 PM

Railroads work to make sure firefighters can quickly look up what is on a train after a derailment

By Josh Funk/ The Associated Press

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September 1, 2023 | 11:07 AM

Rule allowing rail shipments of LNG will be put on hold to allow more study of safety concerns

By Josh Funk/ The Associated Press
June 24, 2023 | 6:30 AM

Union official says safety of railroads has been compromised by job cuts and time constraints

The National Transportation Safety Board has said an overheating wheel bearing likely caused the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern derailment near East Palestine.

By Josh Funk/The Associated Press
April 1, 2023 | 7:20 AM

Fiery derailments renew Americans’ focus on railroad safety

The derailments have prompted federal regulators and members of Congress to propose a number of safety reforms.

By Josh Funk/The Associated Press
February 17, 2023 | 3:08 PM

Train derailments have increased under Joe Biden, decreased over 50% since 2003

By Robby Brod
February 9, 2023 | 9:26 AM

Fiery Ohio derailment raises railroad safety questions

By The Associated Press
Updated: February 7, 2023 | 4:55 pm

Residents worry about going home, toxic gas from Ohio train derailment

By Patrick Orsagos and John Seewer/ The Associated Press
February 6, 2023 | 9:34 AM

Officials urge evacuation near train derailment, fearing explosion

By The Associated Press
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