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Incident update

Last Updated on February 27, 2023 at 10:05am

Norfolk Southern team members are on scene, and will be assisted by multiple derailment and environmental contractors. In addition to working closely with first responders, we are coordinating with federal, state and local agencies. The NTSB will be the lead agency for providing updates on the incident. We have established a Family Assistance Center to address the needs of the community and support those directly impacted. Additionally, we are supporting the efforts of the American Red Cross and their temporary community shelters through a $25,000 donation.

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  • Norfolk Southern CEO Awards Second Annual Bulldog Legacy Scholarships to East Palestine High School Seniors 

    Last Updated on May 20, 2024 at 5:25pm Celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of East Palestine High School’s (EPHS) 2024 graduating class, Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan H. Shaw announced the four recipients of the Bulldog Legacy Scholarship during a special ceremony Friday, May 17. “Today, we celebrate four exceptional East Palestine High School scholars…

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  • Norfolk Southern restores, donates historic East Palestine Train Depot

    Last Updated on May 20, 2024 at 10:13am Village awarded an additional $100,000 grant to transition space into final community use Following a complete restoration of the historic East Palestine train depot, Norfolk Southern officially donated the structure back to the village on May 16. “We promised to rehabilitate the facility and turn it over…

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  • NS Field Office officially opens in East Palestine

    Last Updated on April 30, 2024 at 10:24am The Morning Journal published a story about the official opening of Norfolk Southern’s Field Office in East Palestine.  “In the weeks that followed last year’s train derailment in East Palestine, Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw made a promise to the village and surrounding communities. Admittedly, he couldn’t undo…

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