40 Train Derailments w/ Chris Hoover
On February 3, 2023, about 8:54 p.m. local time, eastbound Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) general merchandise freight train 32N derailed 38 railcars on main track 1 of the NS Fort Wayne Line of the Keystone Division in East Palestine, Ohio.
Jay and Chris talk about safety in the rail industry.
040.mp3 (56m 24MB)
Special note: Our friend Frank Tabor, from episode 13, passed away in the last month. We miss him. We find comfort in listening to his voice as recorded back in 2015.
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- 0m: Musical intro by Skytrekg! Click to follow him on Twitch! An amazing traditional (oil, guache, etc) artist, guitarist, and singer.
- NTSB Initial Report and updates: Norfolk Southern Railway Train Derailment with Subsequent Hazardous Material Release and Fires
- Video shows sparks or flames 20 miles before train derailment in East Palestine
- Video: Railcar wheel changeout
- 42m: Hyatt Regency walkway collapse