With stats of 'over 26,500 accidents and incidents and 2,768 deaths,' Schumer accused freight carriers of engaging in a 'dangerous industry-wide trend' that he says 'puts profits over people's safety.' Schumer pushes for probe of major freight railroads:
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday urged a federal investigation into safety practices of all seven major freight railroads, following the East Palestine, Ohio derailment of a Norfolk Southern Corp train.
Schumer said that over the past five years, freight rail companies have had "over 26,500 accidents and incidents and 2,768 deaths, all while cutting roughly 20% of their workforce." "Norfolk Southern isn't the only rail company that has spent years lobbying to loosen regulations, neglect safety upgrades and lay off workers," Schumer said.
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