releases: https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-jenkins-statement-mt-carbon-derailment
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| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-jenkins-statement-mt-carbon-derailment | REP. JENKINS STATEMENT ON MT. CARBON DERAILMENT | 2015-10-09 | 2015 | 2015-10 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today on the Federal Railroad Administrations findings on the cause of the Mount Carbon CSX train derailment: The Federal Railroad Administrations report shows the Mount Carbon derailment could have been prevented. The safety of the rail lines that run through West Virginias cities and towns must be an absolute priority, and our residents deserve the peace of mind of knowing that the tracks have been thoroughly inspected. I will push to ensure the FRAs recommendations are fully implemented so a derailment like the one we saw in Mount Carbon never happens again. I visited Mount Carbon immediately after the derailment, spoke with residents who had to flee their homes, and saw the fires firsthand. We are fortunate that there was no loss of life from this derailment, but that may not be the case next time. This derailment must serve as a warning for train companies and federal inspectors alike the lives of West Virginians depend on it, Rep. Jenkins said. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |