trains

One year after the train derailment in East Palestine, Congress still has not acted on legislation that would increase safety requirements for railways.

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.

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.

Ideastream Public Media'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.

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.

People worry about health impacts and whether the air and water are safe.

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."

The Elesh family shares a passion for model trains with the public through a display of trains, cities, businesses and amusements celebrating Northeast Ohio.

An advocacy group for passenger rail says the shopping center is a prime location, but the idea has competition.

An advocacy group for passenger rail says the shopping center is a prime location, but the idea has competition.