Looking Back and Looking Forward: What Has Happened in the Year Since the East Palestine Train Derailment

On February 3, 2023, the East Palestine derailment dominated news headlines. The aftermath was devastating - a fire continued for several days; residents were evacuated, and health concerns plagued those who returned. The rail industry and government actors have attempted to take steps to improve rail safety, but have the significant industry-shifting reforms materialized as predicted?

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About the authors:
Shari B. Domow Bacsardi
Dillon A. Redding
Joshua Wabnik