/news/tags/trains trains en-US Copyright Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:01:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-01-30/railway-safety-act-would-have-made-a-difference-in-east-palestine-derailment-sen-sherrod-brown-says One year after the train derailment in East Palestine, Congress still has not acted on legislation that would increase safety requirements for railways. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:01:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-01-30/railway-safety-act-would-have-made-a-difference-in-east-palestine-derailment-sen-sherrod-brown-says Abigail Bottar /environment-energy/2024-01-29/one-year-after-the-derailment-east-palestine-residents-still-question-the-health-of-the-town It's been one year since a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine. Since then, Norfolk Southern has been cleaning and remediating the effected areas, but some residents still think the town is unsafe to live in. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:05:00 GMT /environment-energy/2024-01-29/one-year-after-the-derailment-east-palestine-residents-still-question-the-health-of-the-town Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2023-03-30/ohio-congressional-delegation-urges-swift-action-on-rail-act The Reducing Accidents in Locomotives (RAIL) Act was introduced by Reps. Bill Johnson and Emilia Strong Sykes earlier this month. It would increase inspection of trains, require freight rail companies to give advance notice of what materials trains are carrying and strengthen regulation to prevent wheel bearing failure. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:20:36 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-30/ohio-congressional-delegation-urges-swift-action-on-rail-act Abigail Bottar /community/2023-03-30/life-returns-to-normal-on-a-pennsylvania-farm-near-the-east-palestine-derailment-disaster º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ's Jeff St. Clair talks with Pennsylvania farmer and journalist Rachel Wagoner to get an update on life on a livestock farm not from the site after last month's toxic train disaster. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:30:00 GMT /community/2023-03-30/life-returns-to-normal-on-a-pennsylvania-farm-near-the-east-palestine-derailment-disaster Jeff St. Clair /economy/2023-03-29/norfolk-southern-agrees-to-use-ohio-businesses-for-east-palestine-cleanup Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Norfolk Southern has agreed to use Ohio companies for the cleanup after last month's train derailment. The state's lawsuit against Norfolk Southern continues. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:39:46 GMT /economy/2023-03-29/norfolk-southern-agrees-to-use-ohio-businesses-for-east-palestine-cleanup Abigail Bottar /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-02-17/questions-linger-two-weeks-after-east-palestine-train-derailment People worry about health impacts and whether the air and water are safe. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-02-17/questions-linger-two-weeks-after-east-palestine-train-derailment Leigh Barr /community/2023-02-06/ohio-officials-plans-controlled-release-hazardous-chemicals-east-palestine-train-derailment Gov. Mike DeWine extended the evacuation area and called the situation "a matter of life and death." He said anyone still in the area needs "to leave immediately." Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:44:00 GMT /community/2023-02-06/ohio-officials-plans-controlled-release-hazardous-chemicals-east-palestine-train-derailment Abigail Bottar /arts-culture/2023-01-13/trains-are-a-family-affair-at-corner-field-model-railroad-museum-in-geauga-county The Elesh family shares a passion for model trains with the public through a display of trains, cities, businesses and amusements celebrating Northeast Ohio. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-01-13/trains-are-a-family-affair-at-corner-field-model-railroad-museum-in-geauga-county Carrie Wise /news/community/2021-04-30/tower-citys-future-could-once-again-include-transportation-hub-if-amtrak-proposal-wins An advocacy group for passenger rail says the shopping center is a prime location, but the idea has competition. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:00:53 GMT /news/community/2021-04-30/tower-citys-future-could-once-again-include-transportation-hub-if-amtrak-proposal-wins Kabir Bhatia /news/podcast/the-feed-from-wksu-news/2021-04-30/tower-citys-future-could-once-again-include-transportation-hub-if-amtrak-proposal-wins An advocacy group for passenger rail says the shopping center is a prime location, but the idea has competition. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:00:03 GMT /news/podcast/the-feed-from-wksu-news/2021-04-30/tower-citys-future-could-once-again-include-transportation-hub-if-amtrak-proposal-wins Kabir Bhatia