Norfolk Southern Railway CEO Alan Shaw and EPA officials will testify about the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which left residents angry and scared about potential damage from toxic chemicals.
The officials are speaking before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. In a statement prepared ahead of the hearing, Shaw said he’s “deeply sorry” for the incident and “determined to make it right,” according to The Hill.
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That's A Wrap
After some closing remarks from Carper, this hearing has ended. Check out HuffPost for more updates on the East Palestine train disaster.
The Good And The Bad
When asked by Carper, each official testifying spoke about things that have gone right in the aftermath of the train derailment, with many citing collaboration among the response groups.
Capito, however, said she's "still very disturbed about the communication issue." She argued piles of debris and smells from the derailment still prompt "fear" among East Palestine residents and create a lack of trust with the companies involved.
Capito, however, said she's "still very disturbed about the communication issue." She argued piles of debris and smells from the derailment still prompt "fear" among East Palestine residents and create a lack of trust with the companies involved.
Shaw Questioned About Hires
When asked by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) if Norfolk Southern planned to hire the workers necessary to inspect rail cars and prevent accidents like this in the future, Shaw said the company has been on a "hiring spree" since he started as CEO 10 months ago.
"Right now we are aggressively hiring employees," he said, without directly committing to hiring anyone to increase inspections as a result of the East Palestine derailment.
"Right now we are aggressively hiring employees," he said, without directly committing to hiring anyone to increase inspections as a result of the East Palestine derailment.