Norfolk Southern offers training for first responders in rail accidents

“Every few years we do training for this specific type of emergency,” said Stephen Szekely, Mahoning County Hazmat Team Leader. “After East Palestine, railroad accident safety was at the top of the list. We were confident in how we responded the night of the East Palestine train derailment, but this training has kept our skills sharp. We work with the other Hazmat teams throughout the training, so when incidents occur it goes a little smoother because we know everyone’s skills.”