Norfolk Southern to Lead Industrywide Review of 'Vent and Burn' Protocols

Initiative follows East Palestine derailment and aims to enhance decision-making in hazardous material incidents.

Norfolk Southern's new workgroup will evaluate current 'vent and burn' procedures used in rail accidents.
The move is part of a settlement with the federal government after the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio derailment.
NTSB to hold a hearing to discuss the causes and prevention of similar derailments.
The decision to burn toxic vinyl chloride has faced significant scrutiny and conflicting expert opinions.
Norfolk Southern has incurred $1.7 billion in charges related to the derailment, including cleanup and settlement costs.