"East Palestine Train Disaster: Biden's Visit and Stalled Rail Safety Measures"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PBS NewsHour
One year after the East Palestine rail disaster, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasizes the need for stronger rail safety measures and criticizes Congress for stalling the Bipartisan Railway Safety Act. He highlights the limitations of current regulations and urges Congress to take action, citing the influence of the powerful railroad industry. Buttigieg stresses the importance of preventing future disasters and calls for support in advancing safety standards and regulations for the railway industry.