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Chronicle: Where rail regulations stand after the East Palestine train derailment

Chronicle: Where rail regulations stand after the East Palestine train derailment
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Chronicle: Where rail regulations stand after the East Palestine train derailment
The East Palestine derailment has raised questions about the railroad industry's commitment to safety. NTSB investigators believe a worn-down wheel bearing that overheated and caught fire before the train left the tracks led to the derailment. But the question of why it failed remains as we all focus on what can be done to stop history from repeating itself. Railroad profits have soared in the past decade, but the rate of accidents has also seen a steady rise. At the same time, railroads have been cutting their workforce, and some employees say that's putting the public at risk.Pittsburgh's Action News 4's Paul van Osdol explains in the video above.

The East Palestine derailment has raised questions about the railroad industry's commitment to safety.

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NTSB investigators believe a worn-down wheel bearing that overheated and caught fire before the train left the tracks led to the derailment.

But the question of why it failed remains as we all focus on what can be done to stop history from repeating itself.

Railroad profits have soared in the past decade, but the rate of accidents has also seen a steady rise.

At the same time, railroads have been cutting their workforce, and some employees say that's putting the public at risk.

Pittsburgh's Action News 4's Paul van Osdol explains in the video above.

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