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One of the most underreported stories this week was the absolutely horrifying derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals in Ohio. That same railroad helped kill a federal safety rule and fought off a shareholder initiative that could have required company executives to “assess, review, and mitigate risks of hazardous material transportation.” Amazing report from @LeverNews levernews.com/rail-companies…

Feb 10, 2023 · 12:21 PM UTC

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The company killed a federal rule upgrading the rail industry’s Civil War-era braking systems — The company’s 150 car train burst into flames upon derailing — It was not regulated as a “high-hazard train — The decision effectively EXEMPTED many trains hauling dangerous material