One year after the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, residents continue to face uncertainty and health concerns. Senator JD Vance visited the community to assess the cleanup efforts, while a Bloomberg documentary highlighted the ongoing worries of residents. Despite the incident, Congress has yet to pass any rail safety legislation, with the bipartisan RAIL act still pending. Ohio Attorney General filed a 58-count federal lawsuit against Norfolk Southern, the company responsible for the derailment. Norfolk Southern and other freight railroads have been lobbying against new safety rules, even as politicians like Senator Fetterman call for accountability. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and President Biden have urged for the Railway Safety Act's passage, with Biden planning a visit to East Palestine to meet impacted residents. A new research report estimates that over 3 million Americans are at risk from potential derailments involving toxic substances. The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act was supported to ensure East Palestine families and businesses are not burdened with extra federal taxes. Additionally, the Rail Worker and Community Safety Act was introduced to address rail safety and mandate inspections.
Thank you President Biden for restating your commitment to the safety and well being of the people of East Palestine and Northern Ohio, and for keeping the focus on holding Norfolk Southern accountable. https://t.co/Jfhrhb4IAU https://t.co/Vtdcx1fQlY
It has been one year since the East Palestine train derailment and resulting disaster. As a senior member of @TransportDems, I am committed to improving rail safety so that communities can be protected and more prepared for any such future incident.
A year ago, the train derailment in East Palestine clouded a community with toxic fumes. We need to continue to support East Palestine’s recovery and hold CEOs accountable for creating a structure where the safety upgrades that could have prevented this derailment weren’t made.
We’re not letting up on our fight to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for their preventable derailment in East Palestine. The company needs to follow through on its promise to make this community whole, no matter what. https://t.co/cVrs8OMjQX
One year ago today, Northern Ohio was rocked by the East Palestine train derailment. In the weeks that followed I told the railroads of America to wake up. This week I sat down with @InvestigateTV to talk about why legislation in Congress is being stymied by @AAR_FreightRail. https://t.co/tIr6BRqAcF
One year after a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in the heart of East Palestine, Ohio, the wounds in this working-class town still run deep. “We don’t feel safe anymore in our own community,” gas station proprietor says. https://t.co/mACjr8VFa0
One year later, we know the East Palestine disaster was the result of corporate irresponsibility and systemic underinvestment and underregulation. Our rail system lacks safety equipment other countries installed decades ago. https://t.co/VrB1o0bbgm
“A year after East Palestine derailment, rail industry blocks new safety rules” Surprise! https://t.co/kEqXnAxI6w
The changes railroads announced after last year’s fiery crash in East Palestine, Ohio, haven’t yet made a major difference, statistics show, and reforms have stalled in Congress. https://t.co/mKmbdke5Qc
East Palestine resident breaks down while discussing the impact of the toxic train derailment: “Our plans for our entire lives have changed.” https://t.co/LXq89EXcrN
Today marks 1 year since the train derailment in Ohio. President Biden hasn't visited the area once. Until now... because it's an election year. Remember: Most of your politicians hate you and won't be there for you when it hits the fan. https://t.co/zLKjKE2YXs
This month I'll travel to East Palestine, Ohio to meet with residents impacted by the Norfolk Southern train derailment to discuss our commitment to supporting this community for as long as it takes, and how we will continue to hold Norfolk Southern accountable.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg commemorated the one-year anniversary since a train derailed in Ohio, and pushed for the passage of the Railway Safety Act https://t.co/sNudldbiYc https://t.co/rjyoFp8hX2
Nearly one year after a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, releasing toxic chemicals into the air and soil, the rail operator’s top executive returned to the scene of the accident — and reiterated his promise of change. https://t.co/vxYfe5XFAX
A year post-derailment and toxic fireball, and Congress still hasn’t taken action to make rail safer. Politicians need to stop treating all of us who live near the tracks like collateral damage in the way of big railroads' profit. It’s time to pass the Railway Safety Act. https://t.co/yT4sx0ESio
The changes railroads announced after last year's fiery crash in East Palestine, Ohio, haven't yet made a major difference, statistics show, and reforms have stalled in Congress. https://t.co/GO6aV7xSw2
A) Fetterman on 1 year anniversary of train wreck in East Palestine, OH, on the PA border: It’s past time we stand up and fight for these communities. And it’s time we hold Norfolk Southern accountable.
A year after the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, the rail industry has blocked rail safety legislation, and at least one once-vocal Senate author of the bill has gone quiet, as @TonyRomm reports: https://t.co/6UNjgd5RTY
It’s been one year since the catastrophic train derailment in East Palestine, OH. Weeks later, a train derailed in our backyard in Torrance County. I then introduced the Rail Worker and Community Safety Act to address rail safety, mandate inspections, & protect our communities. https://t.co/zKjM52Fape
One year ago today, East Palestine was hit with a toxic explosion after a train derailed A few weeks later, we went there & gave our social media revenue to people most affected by the disaster while our government did nothing These reactions say it all https://t.co/ngjDDXkstK
One year ago, the train derailment in #EastPalestineOhio upended the lives of residents & business owners. I was proud to support the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which ensures East Palestine families & businesses are not on the hook for extra federal taxes.
Ohio attorney general still wants answers year after East Palestine derailment In March, Yost filed a 58-count federal lawsuit to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for the derailment. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/LQMTt7HuOu
NEW: One year after East Palestine derailment, Norfolk Southern and other leading freight railroads have lobbied aggressively to block new safety rules. My latest deep dive: https://t.co/sFfp0nPbzo
After last year’s Norfolk Southern disaster, there were pledges to upgrade rail safety. Not much has actually been done. https://t.co/shR4yQ9arc https://t.co/shR4yQ9arc
One year after Norfolk Southern’s East Palestine derailment, rail safety is still in the spotlight https://t.co/iB4pxchYAf
On the eve of the anniversary of the Norfolk Southern toxic train derailment, I wrote @SpeakerJohnson to call for immediate action on rail safety. Americans deserve a Congress that acts after tragedy and doesn’t bow down to the rail industry. Let's pass the Railway Safety Act.
Nearly a year after a freight train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in Ohio, a new research report estimates that more than 3 million Americans are at risk from potential derailments involving the same substances https://t.co/nhXObu37Z1 https://t.co/EyC12SEFQM
“We were not forgotten. Everyone knows we’re here. We were just abandoned.” East Palestine Resident and Congressional Candidate @DrRickTsai joins Special Report to discuss how residents are doing one year after the devastating train derailment and chemical spill.… https://t.co/k4FUR9pJNS
One year after the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Congress still has not passed any rail safety legislation. I urge House leadership to pass my bipartisan RAIL act now and stop playing politics with people’s lives. Read my full statement here: https://t.co/zda5y6jvgu
One Year After East Palestine, Some Senate Republicans “Haven’t Looked” At Rail Safety Bill https://t.co/eaF61puqXM by @prem_thakker https://t.co/eaF61puqXM
Last spring, I traveled to East Palestine, OH to do a @business documentary on the fallout of the toxic train derailment. The clean up was just beginning. Residents were worried about their health. People had more questions than answers. https://t.co/RuBeVxmIbu
📸TODAY: Senator @JDVance1 visited East Palestine, Ohio to meet with community members and assess the state of the cleanup effort one year after the derailment https://t.co/4p623L60uf
Uncertainty, health worries plague Ohio residents 1 year after toxic train derailment https://t.co/3MgKUS0ShF