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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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  • East Palestine breaks ground on new park construction project

    Last Updated on July 15, 2024 at 3:02pm WKBN published a story about this Saturday’s groundbreaking of phase I East Palestine City Park renovations.  Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw was in the village to break ground on the park’s improvement project.  “I got a real sense of pride that community leaders have in this facility,”…

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  • Norfolk Southern, NTSB share goal of rail transport safety

    Last Updated on July 12, 2024 at 5:06pm The Morning Journal published a story about the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Norfolk Southern’s alignment on rail transport safety. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy met with Norfolk Southern leaders Wednesday, and Norfolk Southern officially endorsed the agency’s recommendations.  Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw said Norfolk Southern and the NTSB…

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  • Carbon water filters put into service in EP

    Last Updated on June 24, 2024 at 9:30am The Morning Journal published a story about East Palestine beginning service of their new carbon filtration system. The city council first announced plans to install the carbon-filtration system during a March 2023 meeting. The carbon filters, bought by Norfolk Southern and manufactured by Calgon, are a precautionary measure for the municipal…

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