Norfolk Southern blamed a few months of tough winter weather, as well as unexpected freight demand for slower train speeds. A key union said staffing is the problem.
Congress failed to pass the Railway Safety Act after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2020. Now, federal lawmakers have a new shot.
Severe storms rolled through Virginia Monday night leaving behind damage, knocking out power and delaying travel to Hampton Roads.
The derailment happened around 8:40 p.m. in the area of Whetstone Street and Auto Avenue in Crawford County.