Antonio Comments on Deadly Norfolk Southern Accident

Today, Senate Minority Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement in response to the fatal collision involving a Norfolk Southern train in Senate District 23:

“My heart goes out to the family and friends of Louis Shuster, the Norfolk Southern conductor who was killed this morning in Cleveland, as well as the driver involved in the collision,” said Leader Antonio. “This tragedy is another example of how dangerous trains can be not only to our communities but to rail workers as well. As ranking member on the Senate Select Committee on Rail Safety, I hope we will address some of these dangers and explore policy solutions that will make our railways safer.”