The company sought to dismiss the agency’s findings regarding the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment and controlled burn of toxic chemicals. This week, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair…
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Norfolk Southern Agrees to Settlement for East Palestine Derailment
Resolution for class action lawsuit now pending in court. Railroad company Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million to resolve a class action lawsuit against its freight…
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FRA Finalizes Rule for Emergency Breathing Apparatuses
Crew members on freight trains carrying hazardous materials will have breathing devices. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently announced a final rule requiring railroads to provide emergency escape…
Read MoreNorfolk Southern Reaches Agreement with OSHA
The company will improve working conditions at the East Palestine derailment site. Railroad company Norfolk Southern agreed to improve working conditions for those working to clean up the…
Read MoreOhio Governor Requests Emergency Declaration for Train Derailment
The request for FEMA assistance for East Palestine was made right before the deadline. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine requested that President Biden issue a major disaster declaration for…
Read MoreJustice Department Sues Norfolk Southern Railway
DOJ wants the railroad held accountable for cleanup. The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Norfolk Southern Railway Company following the train derailment last month…
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