Thanks for that link to Anne Junod, whom I'd been unaware of. Regarding the E. Palestine disaster, it seems that the train had a two-person crew, so that didn't prevent it. Also of note, the Lac Megantic crash involved a small railroad which was bankrupted, but Norfolk Southern has net assets valued, if my quick read is correct, at over $10 billion. Bankrupting them might not fully compensate the victims, but would certainly be helpful. And provide some proper incentive to other companies.
Thanks for that link to Anne Junod, whom I'd been unaware of. Regarding the E. Palestine disaster, it seems that the train had a two-person crew, so that didn't prevent it. Also of note, the Lac Megantic crash involved a small railroad which was bankrupted, but Norfolk Southern has net assets valued, if my quick read is correct, at over $10 billion. Bankrupting them might not fully compensate the victims, but would certainly be helpful. And provide some proper incentive to other companies.
This is a real eye-opener. I knew very little of commercial transport before diving into your substack (found through Malcom Kyeyune). Thanks!