What US Government Is Doing About Ohio Chemical Train Derailment

Almost a month after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in a small village in eastern Ohio, setting cars on fire and releasing chemicals into the air, officials from a swath of federal and local agencies are still dealing with the consequences.

The National Transportation Safety Board, an independent investigative agency, in a preliminary report tied the incident to an overheated wheel bearing. The Biden administration and Norfolk Southern Corp. face increasing pressure from residents who fear their community remains unsafe from toxic fumes.

Officials are trying to sort out safety, and figure out what rules must change to prevent similar ...