This week, Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw had plenty of apologies.

I want to begin today by expressing how deeply sorry I am.

I'm terribly sorry.

Yes, thank you for that question.

I'm again terribly sorry.

Shaw was testifying before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee about last month's

derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, involving a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous

materials.

The preliminary report found that the Norfolk Southern crew was operating the train below

the speed limit and in an approved manner.

Yet, it is clear the safety mechanisms in place were not enough.

The fire caused by the accident burned for two days.

There were concerns about toxic substances contaminating the air, ground, and water in

the surrounding area.

A controlled burn to stop an even more catastrophic explosion forced nearby residents to evacuate

for several days.

They eventually returned to their homes, but with tons of anxiety and questions about

whether their community is safe after the accident.

At the hearing this week, the Norfolk Southern CEO was grilled by members of both parties,

wanting to hold his company and the railroad industry accountable.

Here's Senator Ed Markey, a Democrat from Massachusetts, pressing Shaw on the issue of compensation

for residents whose property values have taken a hit because of the derailment.

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