'They don't like that people are calling it American Chernobyl.' The railroad CEO whose train derailed in Ohio says misinformation has hurt the town's recovery.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said on Friday that federal health officials will help establish a temporary clinic in East Palestine to help residents concerned about the potential effects from a derailed train carrying hazardous materials.
Photo: Michael Swensen/Getty ImagesIn late January, Alan Shaw, the chief executive of Norfolk Southern Corp. , touted the railroad’s financial performance and rising cargo volumes. “Service is at the best it’s been in more than two years, and customers are noticing,” he told investors.
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Norfolk Southern CEO says Ohio town safe after chemical train derailment'I'm drinking the water there': Norfolk Southern CEO says it's safe to return to East Palestine, Ohio, weeks after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed
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Medical clinic to open in Ohio town after toxic train derailmentA medical clinic is opening in East Palestine, Ohio, for residents to voice concerns and receive an assessment after the train derailment that released toxic chemicals.
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Ohio to open a clinic amid growing health concerns over train derailmentThe Ohio Department of Health is launching a clinic in East Palestine on Tuesday to address mounting health concerns among residents after a train derailment prompted Norfolk Southern officials to release and burn a toxic chemical in the area to avoid an explosion.
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Pete Buttigieg slams Norfolk Southern amid criticism over his response to Ohio train derailmentTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg penned a letter to the CEO of Norfolk Southern, alleging that the railway company is putting profits over safety after the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio…
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Calls Grow for Public Ownership of Rail System Following Ohio Train DerailmentRailroad Workers United, which brings together members from 12 rail unions, has led the call for nationalization.
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Ohio train derailment latest: East Palestine residents remain fearful; feds pledge more helpWhile the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Transportation Safety Board continue to investigate the incident, residents of East Palestine, Ohio, have complained about headaches and skin rashes in addition to environmental fears.
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