Most Recent Derailment Prompts, Norfolk Southern to Reevaluate.<br />A July train derailment in Virginia prompted <br />Norfolk Southern to reevaluate the company's <br />response to overheating bearings.<br />'The Independent' reports that it remains unclear why <br />the railroad operator did not make similar changes when an <br />overheated bearing caused the East Palestine, Ohio train disaster.<br />'The Independent' reports that it remains unclear why <br />the railroad operator did not make similar changes when an <br />overheated bearing caused the East Palestine, Ohio train disaster.<br />The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen <br />union accused Norfolk Southern of ignoring warnings <br />from the crew regarding an overheating bearing. .<br />'The Independent' reports that the minor Virginia <br />derailment differs greatly from the East Palestine disaster <br />which involved various hazardous chemicals spilling.<br />'The Independent' reports that the minor Virginia <br />derailment differs greatly from the East Palestine disaster <br />which involved various hazardous chemicals spilling.<br />The cleanup from the February 3 incident in Ohio is <br />still ongoing, while residents in the area continue <br />to express concerns for long-term health effects. .<br />The cleanup from the February 3 incident in Ohio is <br />still ongoing, while residents in the area continue <br />to express concerns for long-term health effects. .<br />Another crucial difference between the two incidents is <br />that train crews in Virginia were able to safely stop the train <br />after a trackside detector warned of an overheating bearing.<br />According to an NTSB preliminary report, <br />the crew confirmed the problem and noticed grease <br />leaking from one of the train's axle bearings.<br />'The Independent' reports that Norfolk Southern <br />has announced various efforts to improve safety <br />since the February derailment in East Palestine. .<br />'The Independent' reports that Norfolk Southern <br />has announced various efforts to improve safety <br />since the February derailment in East Palestine. .<br />Those efforts reportedly include <br />increased cooperation with unions <br />and hiring an outside consultant. .<br />Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw emphasized <br />those changes while appearing before <br />Congress following the Ohio derailment.<br />Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw emphasized <br />those changes while appearing before <br />Congress following the Ohio derailment
