Holy Shit Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama hours before CEO testifies before Congress

[malaise]

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/norfolk-southern-train-derails-alabama-hours-ceo-testifies-congress-rcna74183

A Norfolk Southern train derailed Thursday in Calhoun County, Alabama, hours before company CEO Alan Shaw faced lawmakers to answer questions about a Feb. 3 derailment that led to a toxic chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio.

The train was traveling from Atlanta to Meridian, Mississippi, when it derailed at around 6:45 a.m. in the Quad Cities area of White Plains, officials said.

There were no reports of injuries and no reports of a hazardous leak after approximately 30 cars derailed, the Calhoun County

[Delphinus]

1. I heard that!

I was just finishing up the 1pm hour of NPR news, where they played his remarks to Congress, and the segment then included another train derailment in Alabama.

[2naSalit]

2. My, my, my...

Not a good season for them. Did you see that video about EP and how things are going, made by a local?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017811266

[malaise]

3. Thanks - will watch now

[2naSalit]

4. Very informative.

[malaise]

5. Agree

The sad truth is that many of these people vote against their own interests - just the cost of doing business - sickening. This is when they realize the true meaning of deregulation and small government.

[2naSalit]

6. It sounded...

From the film maker, like this has rattled people out of their political clouds. When faced with a harsh reality, most people start paying attention. Maybe this will help them think a little differently.

[malaise]

7. Yes but that is sad

What a mess and it will continue for decades

[2naSalit]

8. Yup.

They should buy the town out and resettle them, close it down like Times Beach, MO. Hell they even took out the Interstate Hwy Exit to Times Beach.