Norfolk Southern Disaster Prompts Rare Warning From Railroad Association

Following yet another freight train derailment by Norfolk Southern (NS), the Association of American Railroads (AAR) has issued an advisory urging carriers to stop using specific railcars due to concerns about loose wheels. The latest incident occurred in Alabama, only hours before NS CEO Alan Shaw was scheduled to face lawmakers regarding the toxic chemical spill that took place in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 3rd. According to Trains, AAR spokeswoman Jessica Kahanek stated that Norfolk Southern had identified loose wheels on several cars,…