Four more people are suing Norfolk Southern Railroad, bringing to 12 the number of class action lawsuits filed in federal court over the February 3 derailment, chemical spill and fire.
Residents have been waiting for details for weeks. Several federal organizations, including the NTSB and EPA, are conducting investigations into the incident.
By David Shepardson (Reuters) -U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Sunday he would call on major railroads to improve safety after a Feb.