Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama hours before CEO testifies before Congress

Norfolk Southern CEO's Senate Testimony Interrupted by News of Another Train Derailment

Yet another Norfolk Southern train derailed in Alabama as the company's CEO testified before a Senate hearing.

Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama hours before CEO testified before Congress

Photos posted by local news outlets showed train cars on their side or leaning off the tracks in the wooded rural area.

Norfolk Southern Train Derails In Alabama On Same Day As Company CEO's Testimony

The company and local officials said there was no threat to the public following the derailment.

Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama, no public threat | Chattanooga Times Free Press

A Norfolk Southern train derailed in Alabama on Thursday, but company and local officials said there was no threat to the public.

Norfolk Southern CEO doesn't commit to paying long-term damages in the East Palestine community

During a congressional hearing, and five weeks after the derailment of a train in Ohio, owned by his company, the executive director of Norfolk Southern, Alan H. Shaw, said he “deeply regretted” the effects of the incident in the town of East Palestine. However, Shaw did not support bipartisan rail safety legislation introduced last week or commit to paying for long-term damage to the community, The New York Times reported. Disappointment of Rep…

Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama, no public threat

A Norfolk Southern train derailed in Alabama Thursday, but local officials said there was no public threat. The incident involved nearly 37 train cars, none of which carried hazardous materials.