They have “reduced expenses” to a bare minimum to keep the trains running.. a lack of crews often lead to trains being backed up along the passing sidings along the Southern Tier Line of NS (the former Erie main line..)
This will cost NS dearly.
Accidents WILL happen.
Check out Lac Megantic and Paulsboro NJ among others.
Residents will ‘experience’ numerous illnesses, headaches, smells, etc. for a looong time.
Shorter consists? more conductors?
Hey, accidents will happen.
Bottom line; no one was killed or injured and an over abundance of caution exercised.