Posted on 02/27/2023 4:49:35 PM PST by SoConPubbie
A new report from the National Transportation Safety Board has revealed both the cause of the catastrophic derailment of the Norfolk Southern train that carried a milieu of toxic chemicals through East Palestine, Ohio, and the fact that serves as the tragic epitaph for so many disasters: it was “100 percent preventable.”
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy told a Febuary 23rd press conference that “Every event we investigate is preventable,” according to The Epoch Times.
A press briefing released by the Board revealed that the derailment was caused by an overheated wheel bearing that was only detected moments before the derailment occurred.
Dead Fish Are STILL Being Found In The Waters Of East Palestine
The report showed that as the train braked and decelerated approaching East Palestine it passed the first of three “wayside defect detector(s), or hot bearing detector(s) (HBD).”
The report explained,
“Train 32N passed three HBD systems on its trip before the derailment. At MP 79.9, the suspect bearing from the 23rd car had a recorded temperature of 38°F above ambient temperature. When train 32N passed the next HBD, at MP 69.01, the bearing’s recorded temperature was 103°F above ambient. The third HBD, at MP 49.81, recorded the suspect bearing’s temperature at 253°F above ambient.”
By Norfolk Southern’s policies, when an HBD detects temperatures 170 degrees above the ambient temperature, the crew has to stop and inspect the wheel. They are also trained to inspect if the temperature between two wheel bearings on the same axle is 115 degrees or more. A temperature difference of 200 degrees or more is considered critical and the railcar must be disconnected immediately.
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Buttigig doesn’t have a clue. He’s a homemaker.
Not an accident?
Downfall of Buttigieg?
Couldn’t happen to a better deviant, ambitious, unqualified little Commie. B’bye.
Maybe Karine could take over at the post. Or Loris Lightfoot if the polls hold.
Shitty employees.
Atlas Shrugged.
How does it fall apart, with the MSM constantly spouting “Trump’s Fault”.
These sensors give many false readings, which is why they do not stop each time one reads high.
I am curious why anyone would name a U.S. town/city “Palestine”...
Sounds like flat out stupidity!
Buttgig’s an utter incompetent at anything he’s ever tried. Including his stint as a small town mayor.
Biden’s masters just wanted to check another gay box. Anyone who really thinks Biden’s deciding any positions or policy should consider that the Biden of 20 yrs ago would be 180 degrees opposed to a lot of the stuff he’s supposedly supporting now.
It’s a cabal of incompetent, America hating, greedy marxists that’s running things, not Biden. Did I say running things? I should say ruining things.
“I am curious why anyone would name a U.S. town/city “Palestine”...”
Why not....from Truth or Consequences New Mexico.
Perhaps you should read the report. Mile Marker 49.81 is at the east end of East Palestine, OH. It sounds like they began to slow the train as soon as the overheat signal sounded.
As you may know, it takes several miles to stop a train.
The report gives no indication that negligence on the part of the crew was involved.
The claim/blame game never had any validity or credibility -- but of course, the Partisan Media Shills all said it at the same time, and some like the morons on The View and on Morning Joe, will continue to say it.
Well, I guess when the sensor reads 200+ over, you shouldn’t just presume a bear crapped on it.
Seems like Buttigieg is the ultimate wingman on this thread and others for taking the heat for Norfolk Southern.
Named by its Christian founders as synonymous with the Holy Land. Called it East to differ from an already existing town called Palestine in Ohio.
Palestine, Texas, also got its name as being synonymous with the Holy Land.
Negligent.
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