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Source: Associated Press

1. Summary
   The Biden administration is increasing its response to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The administration, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in particular, have been criticized for not doing more. Buttigieg said little about the incident shortly after it happened, and more recently said he plans to visit the area "when the time is right."
   
   On Tuesday Buttigieg called on Norfolk Southern and other companies to speed up their adoption of DOT 117 train cars, which prevent the release of a car's contents in the event of an accident. Current Transportation Department rules require companies use such cars by 2029.
   
   The Transportation Department is also working to restore a rule, rescinded by the Trump administration, that requires at least two crew members to operate most trains. Meanwhile, the EPA on Tuesday ordered Norfolk Southern to pay for clean-up costs. The agency also said Norfolk Southern repaired the train tracks without removing contaminated soil, and ordered them to take the tracks back up and remove the soil.

   Highly-rated - last 48 hrs
   U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg calls for rail safety after Ohio derailment.
   Columbus Dispatch (Moderate Right) • Factual Grade 81% • 3 min read
   

1. Different political viewpoint
   EPA orders Norfolk Southern to clean up toxic derailment.
   Associated Press (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 78% • 8 min read

1. Selected long-read
   Railroad corporations are blocking safety regulations to protect profits.
   Jacobin (Left) • Factual Grade 83% • 12 min read

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