Ohio train derailment: West Virginia water utility takes major step as precautions

West Virginia water utility has started increasing its treatment process after a train had derailed in East Palestine, Ohio in the US. The train derailment led to spewing out of boiling gas. Officials then opted to burn vinyl chloride in five tanker cars in a controlled manner to dispose the toxic chemical, according to FoxNews.

Meanwhile, West Virginia American Water stated that its water treatment process was being enhanced as a precaution.

The water utility will install a secondary intake on Guyandotte River. However, the utility made clear that there won’t be any change in raw water in Ohio water intake, as per the report.

The utility assured that health and safety of the customers are its priority and no water advisories was issued, according to the report.

East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway told WFMJ all burning chemicals were completely put out. The mayor has said that clean up project would continue.

Switzerland now boasts of world’s longest train; What’s the buzz?

Claiming record

Swiss railway company Rhaetian Railway on Saturday claimed to run the world’s longest passenger train, which is reportedly 1.9-kilometer-long (1.2-mile-long) train and boasts of as many as 100 coaches.

A view of the Swiss Alps

The 2-kilometre long train had its first journey along the UNESCO designated world heritage route of Albula/Bernina from Preda to Berguen, and caught attention of many.

Thousands of tickets

On the day of the journey, around 3,000 people purchased coveted tickets to watch just the sight of it on a giant screen set up near Bergun, which is halfway of the route.

A majestic route

As per a report by the Associated Press, the route runs through 22 tunnels, some of which spiral through mountains, and across 48 bridges, including the majestic Landwasser Viaduct.

How does the train run?

The train is made of 25 separable multiple-unit trains and had 21 technicians on-board during its first journey. There were seven drivers who ensured that that all 25 trains were in sync and on the same track, while the first driver guided the rest.

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He has also said that given there is a closed water system, it was 100 per cent safe.

Around 50 train cars derailed on February 3 at East Palestine village of Ohio. Out of the total, 10 cars were carrying hazardous materials. While no was injured in the incident, an investigation has revealed that no one has injured, as per the report.

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