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As rail profits soar, blocked crossings force kids to crawl under trains to get to school

Topher Sanders, Dan Schwartz, Joce Sterman
A Norfolk Southern train is en route near where another train by the company derailed, on February 14, 2023 in East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment occurred on February 3, releasing toxic fumes and forcing evacuation of residents. (Angelo Merendino/Getty Images)

A Norfolk Southern policy lets officials order crews to ignore safety alerts

Topher Sanders, Dan Schwartz