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Train Derailments Across Northern Ohio's Corridor

Floor Speech

Date: March 1, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, the latest disastrous Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, traveled through my district before its crash.

Unfortunately, this follows another dangerous derailment last October in Sandusky, Ohio--in my district--at the busy Columbus bridge overpass.

One half year later, it is clear that Norfolk Southern repairs have seriously lagged at this main artery into Sandusky, Ohio. Rail companies have failed to restore this vital main artery into the city of Sandusky, Ohio.

In a year where Norfolk Southern's rail barons brought in--get ready--$3.27 billion in profits, the companies ought to invest in the necessary safety protocols and immediate repairs to prevent such disasters from happening again across northern Ohio's busiest corridor.

The current and long-term health and safety for rail workers, for residents of communities in East Palestine and Sandusky must be America's top priority. America cannot allow rail chieftains to exploit communities and working people's safety while in turn padding their own pocketbook with billions of dollars of money.

The time to change course in rail safety is now.

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