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Here's the most thorough explanation yet for the train derailment in East Palestine


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A wheel bearing on the train's 23rd car overheated to a dangerous degree, a new NTSB report says. Soon after, dozens of cars — including 11 carrying toxic chemicals — derailed near the Ohio town.

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posted by pod_feeder_v2
in reply to Neil E. Hodges

interesting story. However, I wish they would have addressed the issue of the rolled back safety regulations, esp for the non-experts. I know enough that Obama initiated a new safety requirement for this type of situation (trains w dangerous cargo) and trump rolled it back.

Was the rescinded regulation relevant to the current understanding of the bearing failure and subsequent train failure?

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