Thirty Norfolk Southern train cars derailed in the White Plains, Alabama area just hours before the CEO testified to Congress as the company has faced increasing scrutiny on its safety practices.
The NTSB said it was"concerned" that"several organizational factors" may have played a part in the accidents, and urged the company not to wait for the investigation to be concluded to improve its safety practices. appeared alongside federal and local environmental officialsShaw, in his opening remarks, told committee members that he is"deeply sorry" for the impact the derailment had on the East Palestine community.
Shaw and NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy will also appear on March 22 before the Senate Commerce Committee at a rail safety hearing, Reuters reported.
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