NTSB opens special investigation into Norfolk Southern after Ohio train derailments

The National Transportation Safety Board -- NTSB -- announced it's launching a special investigation into Norfolk Southern Railway's organization and safety culture. "Given the number and significance of recent Norfolk Southern accidents, the NTSB also urges the company to take immediate action today to review and assess its safety practices, with the input of employees and others, and implement necessary changes to improve safety," NTSB said in a statement. NTSB's announcement comes just hours after a Norfolk Southern conductor was killed after being struck by a dump truck in Cleveland early Tuesday morning. The incident marked just the latest involving Norfolk Southern since the company gained notoriety last month after one of its trains carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, resulting in a temporary evacuation of the area and a controlled release of the chemicals on board. One month after the Feb. 3 derailment, another Norfolk Southern train derailed in Springfield, Ohio, on March 4. NTSB said that in addition to the aforementioned incidents, it will also review a Norfolk Southern train derailment that occurred in Sandusky, Ohio, on Oct. 28, 2022, as a part of its investigation. Full details: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/special-reports/train-derailment/ntsb-special-investigation-norfolk-southerns-safety-practices-culture-following-ohio-train-derailments/95-7857f3da-e3e9-465e-9ce4-d257adc67bc8 -- At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wkyc.channel3/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wkyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wkyc3/ Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app