Some East Palestine residents are still grappling with the aftermath of last month's train derailment, with one mother offering compelling testimony about how the incident traumatized her young child.
Though Shaw offered his "full-throated endorsement" for "many provisions" in the Railway Safety Act, which was proposed by Ohio's two senators in the wake of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last month, he still dodged when asked whether he'd support the legislation and did not offer a specific long-term safety plan.
Alan Shaw, CEO of Norfolk Southern, testifies before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Mar. 22, 2023, in Washington.Asked by Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., whether he would support legislation requiring at least a two-person crew on all freight trains -- which will become a requirement if the RSA is enacted -- Shaw sidestepped, saying he was "not aware" of data supporting the notion that having more than a one-person crew aboard all trains would improve safety.
"Senator, we'll commit to using research and technology to ensure the railroad operates safely," Shaw said.When Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., pressed Shaw on who was responsible for preventing the derailment, which Shaw said in prior testimony was preventable, the CEO responded, "We are responsible for safety on our network and working within the entire industry to enhance safety.
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