Tim Butler: Rail remains the safest way to ship materials — despite the derailment in Ohio

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Tim Butler: Rail remains the safest way to ship materials — despite the derailment in Ohio
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Commentary: The railroad industry has long been committed to safely transporting goods through accident prevention and will continue to prioritize safety.

Freight train cars in a Norfolk Southern rail yard on Sept. 14, 2022, in Atlanta.

Whether it is delivering gas for your car, fertilizer for your farm, packages on your porch or the food you will eat tonight, no doubt it has been moved as part of our rail network. Yes, this includes shipments of the many hazardous chemicals that go into making everyday products such as medicine and drinking water., is something no one wants to see — not the railroad industry, not government regulators and most certainly not East Palestine residents.

Our safety record is underscored by the fact that railroads are required by a federal common carrier obligation to ship any commodity a business partner requests. Railroads are the only shipping mode with this requirement, and we take our engagement with communities seriously to ensure the right people know what will be coming through towns in the unlikely event there is an accident.

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