U.S. Senate leader calls for safety audit into all major railroads after Ohio derailment

Schumer criticized rail industry for lobbying for deregulation and asked NTSB to analyze if those efforts have increased derailments

By: - March 15, 2023 3:05 pm
freight rail cars sit in a rail yard near shipping containers in Wilmington, California

In an aerial view, freight rail cars sit in a rail yard near shipping containers on Nov. 22, 2022, in Wilmington, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Jacob Fischler
Jacob Fischler

Jacob covers federal policy as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Based in Oregon, he focuses on Western issues. His coverage areas include climate, energy development, public lands and infrastructure.

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