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Thursday, January 25, 2024 After Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Rule strengthens worker safety by requiring railroads to provide protective gear for neck and face coverage with respiratory protection WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced a final rule to improve employee safety on freight trains transporting hazardous materials. The rule requires railroads to provide emergency escape breathing apparatuses (EEBAs) for train crew members and other employees who could be exposed to an inhalation hazard in the event of a hazardous material, or hazmat, release. Railroads must also ensure that the equipment is maintained and in proper…