While the freight rail industry has been under heightened scrutiny after two recent Norfolk Southern derailments – with one of the accidents leading to hazardous, toxic chemicals being unleashed in the Ohio village of East Palestine – federal data indicates that derailments are commonplace with about three incidents per day.
But is that an acceptable rate?
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.