Facility will train regional first responders, strengthen coordination between railroads and emergency personnel EAST PALESTINE, OHIO, September 21, 2023 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) broke ground Thursday on its First Responder Training Center. The new regional safety training center in East Palestine, Ohio will provide ongoing, free training for first responders from Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and…

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September 21, 2023 — East Taggart Street has been closed to traffic since the Norfolk Southern train derailment in February. Currently, traffic on the closed portion of East Taggart Street—from east of North Pleasant Drive to the Ohio-Pennsylvania border—has consisted of an average of 75 to 100 trucks per day. These trucks transport waste, equipment,…

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Plan compensates any lost home value as long-term program is developed EAST PALESTINE, OH, September 18, 2023 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Monday an interim Value Assurance Program (VAP). The VAP will compensate any reduction in value of eligible residential properties located in East Palestine, Ohio and some surrounding communities following the February…

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Nearly $4.3 million to support upgrades for village drinking water infrastructure EAST PALESTINE, OH, September 14, 2023 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Thursday a significant step forward on its long-term commitment to protect East Palestine’s drinking water. Norfolk Southern will grant the Village of East Palestine nearly $4.3 million to overhaul the municipal…

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Norfolk Southern has hosted two open houses for East Palestine business owners. The special events on August 24 and 29 took place at the East Palestine Memorial Public Library and served dozens of businesses based in East Palestine and Western Pennsylvania.   The open houses were an extension of the company’s Family Assistance Center in East…

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East Palestine and Western Pa. businesses are invited to the East Palestine Memorial Library, where Norfolk Southern will offer guidance on available support EAST PALESTINE, OH, August 21, 2023 — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is hosting an open house for local business owners impacted by the February train derailment. The special event will take…

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ATLANTA, August 8, 2023 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Tuesday that it has purchased property for a new, permanent field office in East Palestine. Located at 248 North Market Street, the new location will house Norfolk Southern functions in East Palestine for the long term. Among the areas the office will support will…

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ATLANTA, August 4, 2023 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Thursday a grant of $500,000 to support economic development in the Village of East Palestine, Ohio. This will fund the hiring of an independent, private-sector economic development consultant as part of Norfolk Southern’s long-term commitment to the community. The consultant will be hired by and…

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Soil removed from underneath both tracks, further work continues in the surrounding area ATLANTA, June 26, 2023 – Fulfilling a commitment made in February, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has completed remediating both tracks that run through East Palestine. The removal of impacted soil from underneath and between the tracks marks another milestone in Norfolk…

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The NTSB field hearing this week has been an important part of the process to understand the facts about the East Palestine derailment and strengthen safety throughout the railroad industry.  Norfolk Southern will continue to support the NTSB investigation and will be in East Palestine for as long as it takes to make things right. …

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Norfolk Southern to fund more than $25 million in upgrades and improvements ATLANTA, June 20, 2023 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Tuesday that plans for revitalizing East Palestine City Park reached a major milestone after earning approval by the East Palestine City Council. Norfolk Southern will now move forward developing a full master…

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According to government sources, soil and crops in fields around the derailment were not contaminated by the initial fire or subsequent controlled vent and burn. Read more at FarmandDairy.com

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Four East Palestine High School students receive scholarships for higher education EAST PALESTINE, OH, May 19, 2023 – Celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of East Palestine High School’s (EPHS) 2023 graduating class, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) President and CEO Alan H. Shaw announced the first four winners of the Bulldog Legacy Scholarship during a special ceremony…

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After testing shows impacted soil has been removed, the south track is being replaced, clearing the way for work to begin on north track. ATLANTA, April 14, 2023 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) completed excavation of the impacted soil beneath the removed south track and will complete the track restoration in the coming days.…

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On March 21, Norfolk Southern introduced the first in a series of new safety training courses for first responders based in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The free trainings focused on informing and preparing over 400 emergency personnel in the region for how to respond to various railroad incidents. During the class held in Bellevue,…

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Nonprofit will focus on the East Palestine community’s long-term recovery  ATLANTA, March 16, 2023 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Thursday a $250,000 donation to The Way Station, an Ohio-based nonprofit delivering aid to the East Palestine community.  The Way Station’s Columbiana County location has been assisting East Palestine’s citizens since the derailment. They…

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ATLANTA, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) issued the following statement Tuesday following an announcement by Ohio Attorney General David Yost. — Every day since the derailment, our goal has been to make it right for the people of East Palestine and the surrounding communities. We are making progress every day cleaning the site safely and thoroughly, providing financial…

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ATLANTA, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) issued the following statement Thursday after determining an urgent safety issue related to a specific model of rail cars: During Norfolk Southern’s cleanup of the derailment in Springfield, Ohio on March 5, the company determined that a specific model and series of railcars had loose wheels, which could cause…

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ATLANTA, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Monday a six-point plan to immediately enhance the safety of its operations. The initiatives are based on the preliminary findings of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) following the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment. “Reading the NTSB report makes it clear that meaningful safety improvements require a comprehensive…

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ATLANTA, February 23, 2023 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Friday an initial $300,000 donation, without condition, to the East Palestine City School District to support the district’s academics, athletics, extra-curricular activities, and its long-term contingency planning regarding the impacts of the derailment. The donation comes after Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan H.…

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ATLANTA, February 22, 2023 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced that it will now excavate the soil and replace the tracks in the derailment area as part of an enhanced remediation plan. The change comes in response to feedback from the citizens of East Palestine, Ohio. Work on the first rail line will begin…

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Teams on the ground in East Palestine are reporting residents may be receiving potential calls from unofficial cleaning services, including requests for residents to sign paperwork related to home entry access agreements. These are not on behalf of Norfolk Southern or its partners; the official company contracted for cleaning services does not ask residents to…

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We recognize that we have a responsibility, and we have committed to doing what’s right for the residents of East Palestine. We have been paying for the clean-up activities to date, and will continue to do so. We are committed to thoroughly and safely cleaning the site and we are reimbursing residents for the disruption…

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Since arriving on site and every day since, our teams have tested the air in East Palestine with multiple methods of real-time and analytical testing around town and near the incident site. Toxicologists at CTEH are helping answer the questions around air quality, and report that all of their air monitoring and sampling data, collectively…

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EAST PALESTINE, Ohio – Teams on the ground in East Palestine are reporting individual(s) posting fake notices on homes. These brightly colored orange papers with text that reads: “HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS INSIDE Thank you Norfolk Southern #epstrong” are not the actions of Norfolk Southern. If you see these notices, you can remove them. These are unnecessary attempts…

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Family Assistance Center has served 2,200 families, company has committed more than $5.6 million to the community ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced further progress in support of the Village of East Palestine, Ohio. This follows a visit Saturday by Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan H. Shaw. New Resource for InformationOver the weekend, Norfolk Southern launched NSMakingitRight.com as a resource…

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The Ohio Department of Health (ODH), in partnership with the Columbiana County Health Department and with support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will open a Health Assessment Clinic at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 21, for any East Palestine area residents who have medical questions or concerns related to the recent train…

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EAST PALESTINE, OHIO, February 18, 2023 – Alan H. Shaw, president and CEO of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) visited the Village of East Palestine, Ohio today. Shaw met with community members, local leaders, and Norfolk Southern railroaders who call the area home. He also spent time with the crews working around-the-clock at the incident…

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ATLANTA, February 17, 2023 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) continues its comprehensive and extensive site cleanup effort in East Palestine, Ohio with regulatory oversight from multiple agencies, aiming to meet or exceed regulatory requirements and alleviate the concerns of its residents. Norfolk Southern is committed to coordinating the cleanup project and paying for its…

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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today provided an update on environmental monitoring and community assistance for the Village of East Palestine, Ohio. To date, Norfolk Southern has: Further, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that their test results from the village’s municipal well sampling show no water quality concerns. Additionally, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s…

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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) President and CEO Alan H. Shaw shared a letter today with the community of East Palestine, Ohio. In the letter, Shaw said, “When I visited East Palestine last week, you told me how the train derailment has upended your lives and how concerned you are about the safety of your…

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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today provided an update on environmental monitoring and community assistance for the Village of East Palestine, Ohio. Norfolk Southern is committed to ensuring the health and safety of the community and to help the community recover and thrive. As of the evening of February 14, Norfolk Southern has: After a…

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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced it is creating a $1 million charitable fund to be available immediately as one component of its planned support for the community of East Palestine, Ohio. The company will work with state and local leaders to identify where the donations can do the most good. “We are committed…

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Norfolk Southern Corporation today provided an update on its assistance efforts to the community of East Palestine, Ohio. These include direct support for residents through Norfolk Southern’s Family Assistance Center, equipment for first responders, and continued environmental testing and monitoring, which is being done in coordination with the Ohio and U.S. Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA), and other environmental agencies.…

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Now that the evacuation order has been lifted, Norfolk Southern is working with local, state, and federal partners to provide assistance to East Palestine residents as they return home. Norfolk Southern will continue to keep the Family Assistance Center open, with hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents can also check here for information on voluntary…

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Early this morning, Norfolk Southern and its contractors began clearing the site of derailed cars and continuing environmental remediation efforts. As of this afternoon, several cars have been cleared from the wreckage, and our team is continuing to clear the site. The National Transportation Safety Board will inspect the cars at a staging area, and…

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The controlled breach of several rail cars has been completed successfully under the supervision of experts and first responders. Some of the material is now burning off consistent with expectations from the earlier models, and is expected to drain for a short number of hours. We have been, and will continue, monitoring air quality with…

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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…

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On Sunday afternoon, during the monitoring of the derailed cars, it was found that the pressure relief devices on some of the cars had stopped working. If not addressed, it could result in a catastrophic failure of the cars. In coordination among all agencies and stakeholders, we have put together a plan to manually vent the…

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Norfolk Southern continues to work in the East Palestine community along local, state, and federal officials. 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. For more information about the Family Assistance…

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