Railroad CEO 'sorry,' but avoids specifics at Senate hearing
Source: AP
WASHINGTON (AP) Norfolk Southerns CEO earnestly apologized before Congress on Thursday for last months fiery hazardous materials train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and pledged millions of dollars to help the local town recover. But he stopped short of fully endorsing tougher safety regulations or specific commitments to pay for long-term health and economic harm.
In a packed Senate hearing, CEO Alan Shaw said his railroad firmly supports the goal of improving rail safety, but he also defended his companys record.
He was questioned closely by both Democrats and Republicans about specific commitments to pay for long-term health and economic harm and about the decision making that led to the release and burn of toxic vinyl chloride from five tanker cars as well as the companys commitment to safety and helping the people of East Palestine, Ohio.
Im terribly sorry for the impact this derailment has had on the folks of that community, Shaw told the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Were going to be there for as long as it takes to help East Palestine thrive and recover.
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SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Omg!
2naSalit
(86,822 posts)And it's a hell of a record they've got. Three major wrecks in three months? Good job. I thin this will be their undoing. They are going to have to buy that Ohio town and cover all the expenses for the people there.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Evolve Dammit
(16,781 posts)The Jungle 1
(4,552 posts)This CEO couldn't care less about these people. They are nothing to him.