THREAD on East Palestine derailment:
First, a message to the community…then a plea to those spreading misinformation.
— Jennifer Homendy (@JenniferHomendy) February 17, 2023
Some are saying the ECP (electronically controlled pneumatic) brake rule, if implemented, would’ve prevented this derailment. FALSE – here’s why…
— Jennifer Homendy (@JenniferHomendy) February 17, 2023
The ECP braking rule would’ve applied ONLY to HIGH HAZARD FLAMMABLE TRAINS. The train that derailed in East Palestine was a MIXED FREIGHT TRAIN containing only 3 placarded Class 3 flammable liquids cars. pic.twitter.com/ReAFDSdsn7
— Jennifer Homendy (@JenniferHomendy) February 17, 2023
For people who are a little bit slower… this means it wasn’t Trump’s fault.
— Michael Hanson (@LightWebsDallas) February 17, 2023
h/t dr0id