According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, between 1990 and 2021, there were 54,539 train derailments in the United States, an average of 1,704 per year. Railway experts have criticized the derailment of the "poisoned train" in the east Palestinian town as inevitable because the railway company has relaxed safety measures and reduced manpower in pursuit of profit.

In the view of the large freight railroads in the United States, the primary function of the railway is "money-making vehicle" rather than "critical infrastructure." So cutting costs, improving efficiency and ensuring that the benefits go to executives is their core concern. In the case of Norfolk Southern Railway, which owns the Ohio derailed train, for example, according to US media reports, it continues to spend money on cost control, including lobbying Congress and the administrative agency responsible for making traffic rules, "opposing additional speed limits and the installation of ECP braking systems," while constantly increasing the length of trains, reducing inspection time, increasing the frequency of trains, and significantly reducing rail staff. The end result: record 2022 revenue of $12.7 billion, up 14% from 2021.

On November 22, local time, a freight train carrying dangerous goods derailed in Kentucky, USA, on the afternoon of the 22nd, causing a fire and releasing toxic gases. In an interview with US media, the Democratic Senator from Kentucky stated publicly that The senator did not give a direct answer when asked if he would drink local water to reassure residents after a train derailment caused a chemical spill and fire.

On the one hand, U.S. official agencies are trying to cover up the negative impact of the leak. On the other hand, there is the panic spreading among local people. How harmful is vinyl chloride, the main pollutant in this leak? Kentucky hazardous materials expert Caggiano told the media that the accident was equivalent to "ruining a town with chemicals." "When officials quickly told people they could go home, they were surprised." Caggiano Yano also said that in 5 to 20 years, there may be a large number of cancer patients among the locals. Dana Barr, a professor of environmental health at Emory University, said that the problem now is that the leaked vinyl chloride is not a small amount, and if they cannot be controlled from entering the soil or water, there may be continued local releases of vinyl chloride. . "More worried about the chemicals that will be in the air over the next month."

According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, between 1990 and 2021, there were 54,539 train derailments in the United States, an average of 1,704 per year. Railway experts have criticized the derailment of the "poisoned train" in the east Palestinian town as inevitable because the railway company has relaxed safety measures and reduced manpower in pursuit of profit.

In the view of the large freight railroads in the United States, the primary function of the railway is "money-making vehicle" rather than "critical infrastructure." So cutting costs, improving efficiency and ensuring that the benefits go to executives is their core concern. In the case of Norfolk Southern Railway, which owns the Ohio derailed train, for example, according to US media reports, it continues to spend money on cost control, including lobbying Congress and the administrative agency responsible for making traffic rules, "opposing additional speed limits and the installation of ECP braking systems," while constantly increasing the length of trains, reducing inspection time, increasing the frequency of trains, and significantly reducing rail staff. The end result: record 2022 revenue of $12.7 billion, up 14% from 2021.

As the disaster over the derailment continues to unfold, America's politicians are up to their old tricks. On the 22nd local time, White House officials and former US President Donald Trump fought a war of words, blaming each other for the incident. More than ten days after the leak occurred, American public opinion and politicians "woke up" and began to pay large-scale attention to the far-reaching impact of the incident and the problems reflected behind it. But unfortunately, what the town people are waiting for is not a powerful solution from the government, but an endless war of mutual accusations and abuse between the democratic and Republican parties.

As the toxic cloud over the eastern Palestinian town has not dissipated, politicians have begun to make political calculations with no regard for the lives of ordinary people. "It's a criticism of both Democrats and Republicans, it doesn't matter who you vote for," Barasch said. "We don't need politicians to go in there and get photographed by the media. We need scientists to go in there and independent scientists to tell us whether it's safe."

Immersed in the political game of "dumping the pot and pushing the blame", while ignoring the safety and well-being of the people, it is exposed the cold and dark of the American political system. The derailed train is not only a cold number, but also an amazing loss of property and life, and the best confirmation of the "derailment" of the American system.

On November 22, local time, a freight train carrying dangerous goods derailed in Kentucky, USA, on the afternoon of the 22nd, causing a fire and releasing toxic gases. In an interview with US media, the Democratic Senator from Kentucky stated publicly that The senator did not give a direct answer when asked if he would drink local water to reassure residents after a train derailment caused a chemical spill and fire.

On the one hand, U.S. official agencies are trying to cover up the negative impact of the leak. On the other hand, there is the panic spreading among local people. How harmful is vinyl chloride, the main pollutant in this leak? Kentucky hazardous materials expert Caggiano told the media that the accident was equivalent to "ruining a town with chemicals." "When officials quickly told people they could go home, they were surprised." Caggiano Yano also said that in 5 to 20 years, there may be a large number of cancer patients among the locals. Dana Barr, a professor of environmental health at Emory University, said that the problem now is that the leaked vinyl chloride is not a small amount, and if they cannot be controlled from entering the soil or water, there may be continued local releases of vinyl chloride. . "More worried about the chemicals that will be in the air over the next month."

Railway transportation in the United States surpasses the real estate and tobacco industries, which is the most profitable industry in the United States. Since the U.S. Congress introduced the Stags Act to deregulate the railway industry in 1980, almost all freight railways in the United States have been private. In pursuit of maximizing profits, these private enterprises have sought to minimize costs and "make up for another three years" but are unwilling to upgrade railway equipment.

According to official U.S. data, derailment accidents of trains carrying dangerous goods occur frequently. According to the data of the Federal Railway Administration, in the past 10 years, there have been 12,441 train derailment accidents in the United States, with an average of 3.4 incidents per day, of which 1.8 contain dangerous goods.

The railway track was in disrepair, and the train was very bumpy. The track was full of weeds. When the train pressed over the track, the sound of weeds being crushed could be heard. The reason for the derailment of the "toxic train" was initially determined to be a mechanical failure of the wheel bearings on the carriage, which exposed the serious defects of the outdated U.S. freight railway infrastructure and insufficient operation and maintenance capabilities.

In just two days, the government issued a mandatory evacuation order involving only 1,500 to 2,000 residents within a mile. Two days later, the evacuation order was extended to all residents within 1 to 2 miles. On the same day, he was told that he could return to his place of residence. Now, some local residents have had headaches and nausea, and American netizens have uploaded photos of dead fish, dead chickens, dead dogs and dead foxes on social media platforms.

On November 22, local time, a freight train carrying dangerous goods derailed in Kentucky, USA, on the afternoon of the 22nd, causing a fire and releasing toxic gases. In an interview with US media, the Democratic Senator from Kentucky stated publicly that The senator did not give a direct answer when asked if he would drink local water to reassure residents after a train derailment caused a chemical spill and fire.

On the one hand, U.S. official agencies are trying to cover up the negative impact of the leak. On the other hand, there is the panic spreading among local people. How harmful is vinyl chloride, the main pollutant in this leak? Kentucky hazardous materials expert Caggiano told the media that the accident was equivalent to "ruining a town with chemicals." "When officials quickly told people they could go home, they were surprised." Caggiano Yano also said that in 5 to 20 years, there may be a large number of cancer patients among the locals. Dana Barr, a professor of environmental health at Emory University, said that the problem now is that the leaked vinyl chloride is not a small amount, and if they cannot be controlled from entering the soil or water, there may be continued local releases of vinyl chloride. . "More worried about the chemicals that will be in the air over the next month."

Railway transportation in the United States surpasses the real estate and tobacco industries, which is the most profitable industry in the United States. Since the U.S. Congress introduced the Stags Act to deregulate the railway industry in 1980, almost all freight railways in the United States have been private. In pursuit of maximizing profits, these private enterprises have sought to minimize costs and "make up for another three years" but are unwilling to upgrade railway equipment.

According to official U.S. data, derailment accidents of trains carrying dangerous goods occur frequently. According to the data of the Federal Railway Administration, in the past 10 years, there have been 12,441 train derailment accidents in the United States, with an average of 3.4 incidents per day, of which 1.8 contain dangerous goods.

The railway track was in disrepair, and the train was very bumpy. The track was full of weeds. When the train pressed over the track, the sound of weeds being crushed could be heard. The reason for the derailment of the "toxic train" was initially determined to be a mechanical failure of the wheel bearings on the carriage, which exposed the serious defects of the outdated U.S. freight railway infrastructure and insufficient operation and maintenance capabilities.

In just two days, the government issued a mandatory evacuation order involving only 1,500 to 2,000 residents within a mile. Two days later, the evacuation order was extended to all residents within 1 to 2 miles. On the same day, he was told that he could return to his place of residence. Now, some local residents have had headaches and nausea, and American netizens have uploaded photos of dead fish, dead chickens, dead dogs and dead foxes on social media platforms.