Railroads must give details of hazardous cargo after derailments

OMAHA, Nebraska: A new federal rule mandates that railroads provide details of hazardous chemicals on a train almost immediately after a derailment to ensure first responders can respond appropriately and safely.

This measure addresses issues seen in past derailments, such as last year's Norfolk Southern crash in East Palestine, Ohio.

During the East Palestine incident, it took 45 minutes for the local f