Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw apologized to the people impacted by their train derailment, promising the said the water "is safe to drink."
RELATED: Ohio train derailment hearing held by Senate Environment and Public Works
The company has been facing criticism over the derailment of one of its trains in East Palestine and several other incidents in recent weeks. The hearing follows the National Transportation Safety Board's announcement of its investigation into Norfolk Southern's safety practices.
In prepared remarks on Wednesday, Shaw expressed remorse over the East Palestine derailment that spilled toxic chemicals into the environment. While officials have said the air and village water system are now safe, residents remain worried about their community and have reported various health issues.
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Norfolk Southern CEO should be made to move there since he claims that he would live there himself. It’s too easy to LIE about this w/OTHER lives on the line due to his negligence of the train derailment/chemical toxin release, contaminating East Palestine’s air & water.
We’re so sorry uncle Albert, but I believe it’s gonna rain….