For decades, industry has moved along in the background of public life. Companies and regulators have worked behind the scenes to ensure that hazardous—but critical—materials got from point A to point B safe, intact, and on-time to keep our cities and towns moving. However, the specifics of transporting hazardous materials (hazmat) around the country and the world has recently captured public attention.
Incidents like the recent East Palestine train derailment and explosion at a rail yard in Nebraska have put critical questions about the health and safety risks associated with moving hazmat like fireworks, gasoline, argon, and more at top of mind for everyday citizens. Now, they’re looking to regulators and industry leaders for reassurance.
