Opinion by Alan Shaw: Many of the people I’ve met are angry, scared and concerned about the future. I understand their skepticism that a big corporation such as Norfolk Southern will do the right thing, and we are determined to earn their trust.
We are also committed to working with public officials and the industry to make railroads safer. Every accident must be an opportunity to learn what can be done better.gives us a place to start. It confirmed that the crew was operating the train within our rules and below the speed limit. The sensors in place to identify overheated axles operated properly, and the crew took the appropriate action when they received the alert.Yet we know there is more that can be done.
We have a responsibility to safely move every rail car that travels on our network, regardless of who owns it, who made it or where it comes from. We also know from the NTSB report that improving railroad safety will require the combined efforts of rail car owners, tank car manufacturers, leasing companies, equipment makers and the other railroad companies to make the nation’s rail network safer. It’s going to take all of us.
Working closely with federal, state and local officials, we have taken every action with public health and safety in mind. We’re cleaning up the site safely, thoroughly and as quickly as possible. Air and water monitoring have been in place continuously since the accident. More than 2,000 tons of soil and 3 million gallons of water have been removed and are being transported to facilities that regularly accept and safely handle such material.Working with and at the direction of the U.S.
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