On Thursday, the Senate held a hearing in regards to the train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio last month. During the hearing, Norfolk Southern CEO James A. Squires apologized for the incident and expressed the company’s commitment to helping the community recover from the impact of the accident.

The derailment happened on March 15, and forced multiple residents in the surrounding area to evacuate their homes due to concerns about potential chemical exposure. The incident sparked a second hearing in Ohio which touched on the topics of community health and first responders.

Despite the apology from the company, some residents of East Palestine are still seeking compensation for the disruption and damage caused by the derailment. The impact of the accident on the local community has been a major point of discussion during both hearings.

As the investigations into the accident continue, Squires and the Norfolk Southern team remain committed to transparency and working closely with the authorities to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.