Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced new rail reforms this morning following the train derailment in East Palestine, OH.
Buttigieg wants the nation's freight railroads to immediately act to improve safety while regulators try to strengthen safety rules in the wake of that derailment that forced evacuations when toxic chemicals were released and burned.
Buttigieg announced the reforms Tuesday morning, two days after he warned Norfolk Southern to fulfill its promises to clean up the mess just outside East Palestine, Ohio, and help the town recover.
The railroad reiterated its commitment to safety and aiding East Palestine but didn't directly respond to Buttigieg's criticism.
The head of the EPA, along with Governors DeWine and Shapiro, plan to return to the town this afternoon to talk about the next steps in the cleanup and efforts to keep people safe.
On Wednesday, former President Donald Trump plans to visit East Palestine and environmental advocate Erin Brockovich will hold a town hall meeting on Friday.