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Toxic Train Derails in Pennsylvania, Surrounding Area Evacuated

A train carrying toxic materials derailed in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania, on Monday morning, prompting local authorities to evacuate the local area. The 40-car CXS freight train derailment has prompted a Level 2 hazmat response. As a precaution, homes and businesses in the surrounding area are being evacuated. Sources told FOX 29 that…

Train Carrying Toxic Chemicals Derails in Maine, Locals Warned to ‘Stay Clear’

A train carrying toxic chemicals has derailed in rural Maine, according to reports. Officials say they believe hazardous materials were on board the freight train and locals have been warned to "stay clear" of the area. "Train derailment with fire north of rockwood, hazzard materials please stay clear!" The Rockwood,…

Freight Train Carrying Hazardous Materials Derails in Arizona

A freight train carrying hazardous materials has derailed in Northwestern Arizona, according to reports. The Mohave County Sheriff's Office said the train derailed at the Topock Bridge near Interstate 40 on Wednesday night. Authorities confirmed that the train was carrying toxic chemicals but said there is no indication yet that…

Ohio Sues Norfolk Southern over East Palestine Train Disaster: ‘Entirely Avoidable’

Railroad company Norfolk Southern has been hit was a massive lawsuit from the state of Ohio over last month's toxic train derailment disaster in East Palestine. The lawsuit was filed in federal court on Tuesday over the train derailment and subsequent chemical fallout. Weeks after the February 3 disaster, residents of…

Another Norfolk Southern Train Derails in Alabama

Another train operated by embattled railroad company Norfolk Southern has derailed, this time in Alabama. The train derailed just hours before the CEO of Norfolk Southern testified this week before Congress about his railway's apparent difficulty staying on the tracks. According to the Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency, over 30…

Norfolk Southern Train Conductor Killed after Another Railroad Incident in Ohio

A Norfolk Southern train conductor has been killed in Cleveland after yet another railroad incident in Ohio. The conductor died after a dump truck attempted to cross the tracks and collided with one of the cars of a passing train. The fatal incident occurred around 1.30 am on Tuesday morning.…

Another Train Derails in Ohio, Residents Told to Shelter in Place

Another Norfolk Southern train has derailed in Ohio, according to reports. The train left the tracks in Springfield, Clark County, with an estimated 20 cars out of the 212 having derailed, local media is reporting. Local authorities have issued a warning to residents to shelter in place. Norfolk Southern is…

Railroad Workers Are ‘Falling Ill’ at East Palestine Toxic Train Wreck Cleanup Site

Rail union officials have warned Democrat President Joe Biden's administration that railroad workers are "falling ill" after being deployed to the toxic train derailment cleanup site in East Palestine, Ohio without adequate protective equipment. The presidents of 12 U.S. unions issued the warning to Biden's Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during…

Large Pipe Bomb Found Near Train Tracks in Philadelphia

A large pipe bomb has been found near train tracks in Philadelphia, according to reports. The 18-inch pipe bomb was found near Conrail train tracks behind St. Dominic’s Catholic Church on Sunday. The device was discovered by a passerby just before 1:40 pm. Police have now launched an investigation and…

CEO of Norfolk Southern Visits Toxic Train Crash Site in Ohio

The CEO of Norfolk Southern rail company has finally visited the small Ohio town where a train derailed earlier this month, creating a toxic environmental disaster. Company CEO Alan Shaw vowed that Norfolk Southern “will be working tirelessly every day to get East Palestine back on its feet as soon…