NTSB News Updates

Government, Business, Safety

Trackside Sensor Didn’t Catch Burning Rail Bearing in Ohio

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The NTSB confirmed that a trackside detector failed to detect accurate elevated temperatures in a railcar bearing that was on fire 20 miles away from where it derailed. 

June 25, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Railroads Must Report Hazmat Immediately After Derailment

OMAHA, Neb. — A new federal rule aims to ensure first responders can find out what hazardous chemicals are on a train almost immediately after a derailment so they can respond appropriately.

June 24, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

NTSB to Approve East Palestine Report June 25

WASHINGTON — This month, the National Transportation Safety Board is scheduled to approve its investigative findings about a freight train derailment​ last year in East Palestine, Ohio.

June 14, 2024
Government, Safety

Senate Confirms ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøndy as NTSB Chair

The Senate recently confirmed Jennifer ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøndy to continue to lead the National Transportation Safety Board.

May 20, 2024
Government, Safety

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøndy’s NTSB Reappointment Before Senate

The nomination of Jennifer ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøndy to continue leading the National Transportation Safety Board awaits a vote in the Senate.

May 6, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

NTSB Nominee ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøndy on Senate Panel’s Agenda

A vote on the nomination of Jennifer ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøndy to continue her term as chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board is on a Senate panel’s calendar.

April 25, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

NTSB Eyes Ship’s Electrical System After Bridge Crash

Federal investigators looking into what caused a ship to crash into a vital Baltimore bridge last month are homing in on the vessel’s electrical system, NTSB Chair Jennifer ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøndy said.

April 10, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, TCA

NTSB Probes Norfolk Southern Derailment in Pennsylvania

Three Norfolk Southern trains were involved in a collision and derailment the morning of March 2 in Lower Saucon Township, Pa.

March 4, 2024
Government, Safety, Logistics, TCA

NTSB: Negligence Led to 2022 Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse

Pittsburgh's Fern Hollow Bridge should have been shut down years before its 2022 collapse that injured several commuters, National Transportation Safety Board investigators said Feb. 21.

February 22, 2024
Government

Senate to Consider NTSB Nominations

Confirmation votes for National Transportation Safety Board nominees J. Todd Inman and Alvin Brown are on the Senate’s radar.

January 5, 2024