Re: Quick signature needed: Stop the next toxic train derailment

Friend, in the year since Norfolk Southern's catastrophic train derailment in East Palestine, the company pledged change and committed to working with lawmakers on responsible legislation. Behind the scenes, however, it's a different story. Norfolk Southern and large railroad operators have [spent]( millions to weaken or eliminate proposed safety legislation. The urgency for comprehensive railway safety reform is apparent. The Railway Safety Act would toughen inspections, improve technology, and ensure robust safeguards. It is a rare bipartisan effort that would better protect millions of Americans nationwide at risk of deadly derailments and dangerous chemical spills. [Sign if you agree: When we let corporations run the economy, workers, families, and communities always pay the price. Congress must pass the Railway Safety Act.]( [SIGN THE PETITION]( Keep fighting, Monique Teal, Daily Kos Read more about the Railway Safety Act below. --------------------------------------------------------------- Friend, a year ago, Norfolk Southern’s train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, made national headlines as carloads of poisonous chemicals burned. As the surrounding community choked on toxic air and many evacuated, we quickly learned that Norfolk Southern's negligence and greed were at the root of this preventable disaster. Since then, derailments have [increased]( by 13.5 percent. And many of the trains that pass through our communities carry hazardous materials. But still, Congress has yet to pass lifesaving safety reforms. [Sign the petition to Congress: Pass the Railway Safety Act.]( [SIGN THE PETITION]( The [Railway Safety Act](, introduced in response to inadequate railway safety measures, mandates the Secretary of Transportation implement stringent safety standards for trains carrying hazardous materials, addressing a critical need in our current safety protocols. It also advocates for the expedited phase-out of outdated railroad cars, aligning them with modern safety standards, and invests in the future of rail travel by allocating funds for research and development. Unsurprisingly, railroad barons are [spending big]( to challenge critical provisions of the legislation, prioritizing profit over our safety. These reforms are long overdue. We need safer, more efficient, and forward-looking railway systems. [Sign the petition to Congress: Pass the Railway Safety Act.]( [SIGN THE PETITION]( Keep fighting, Monique Teal, Daily Kos Daily Kos needs you now more than ever We are falling behind our projections for two of our three major revenue streams: advertising and list building. This means that at this moment, we need to rely more and more on donations from the Daily Kos community to make ends meet. Can you chip in $5 right now to help Daily Kos keep fighting? [Donate $5]( If you wish to donate by mail instead, please send a check to Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Contributions to Daily Kos are not tax deductible. Shop the Daily Kos store All items made in USA and union decorated! //notify.dailykos.com/ss/c/u001.iIBo0N5fSFzEFL40Tn-vtWjNwO9rWzzoZv1n33gbjt3AmLVNM_HIgfFt-MrZYrMdeWaSk-h-An7WQhF1Ea8bhBwRfSGXazTvi6RSQnD2MrFw8PFaOL9MQd5E0ko1qCZ3vPwNb0rtSK4nhCUFddg7-rUdZ0hRS1OCuC5MOLt8tGjGKV3IMEiwG5N16TwB1yogA9tH7T_dhtunu1Ao8Xj2hLohJrJ1sGn9tiqa3jlTTlOODmIenD8l153_rNXqV8tCWRb8vPIT7VTuq4Wz1O4o5-8SHWt-ZIsUh9uPxqGhJUD4IV-031fbK6P2nOWsFWy3XfqezQm_zk_zMsc6-tB6bVvL1o9yjOPwp_tXxRBIXmOSmcojNxnW6NnpoARbCGvip0bJ0YDWZPOmwjSlk3T_KA/44a/3oC2H6W8QJC3clW7Jv09IA/h12/h001.rSFgwwqtZOmjsIOlFP-g0kpqIs40hhs31MMdRQ3V77g //notify.dailykos.com/ss/c/u001.iIBo0N5fSFzEFL40Tn-vtWjNwO9rWzzoZv1n33gbjt1jqiZlo7p8ZainuI3pzVze8I0bDzcWJHPs1nlrBzOtQ0xmT9tx66tUtOxcnJXL8Lg194Hi7p2DdJy1oppdJ_JIYl7J5cEgcVt6VjEpUQLXkHZfTix6ANc8AahX1IhOb8LMHifR-ifaPiiwXDCFMgSirBORTqheGm9DGSFhIdSrBbqxBPAcdjO4-fSgcdQ_4QNZFdbfAgXrSDVPemajrCxybhhIn755XAcF_wrGcwq-8qG3gyIEhcUmTycpuHyLunI9fBAlAk9NPRF4aLrXwjQ45ooutMx02iew9ctnstilVUX0w2lX8J8OMe2mDl0cwwXDugVOHiK-2JBn9LRj_sArNxrJmFsTL_CufuZsGG8ZZFhl_k4yRTiRR1ZdNa01hZw/44a/3oC2H6W8QJC3clW7Jv09IA/h15/h001.AS-pSSU9p__I3qupRLIaFDcDUV1f-OTzpNzRAbFsmn8 If you wish to unsubscribe from Daily Kos advocacy emails, please [click here](. You will still continue receiving other types of Daily Kos emails. If you wish to unsubscribe from ALL Daily Kos emails, please click the link at the bottom of the email. Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.