A bipartisan consensus that Congress should act to toughen regulations on railroads is emerging in the U.S. Senate
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw, second from right, testifies before a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing on improving rail safety in response to the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell, chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, said lawmakers have an opportunity to “use the horrible accident to really improve rail safety.” She predicted a bill would advance to the Senate floor by April. The East Palestine derailment has given rise to rare bipartisan cooperation in the closely-divided Senate. Democrats say they want to ensure profitable corporations like Norfolk Southern invest in safety standards and workforce before reaping profits.
“My seven-year-old has asked me if he is going to die from living in our own home," Allison said."What do I tell him?” Jefferies emphasized the industry's commitment to voluntary safety measures, but also clarified that it has not officially taken a position on the Railway Safety Act.
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