Last Updated on September 4, 2024 at 4:58pm The Morning Journal published a story about the East Palestine Village Council’s approval of Phase 2 of East Palestine City Park renovations.  During a Village Council meeting Aug. 26, council members reviewed final conceptual plans for phase 2 which includes the new pool and aquatic center. The…

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Last Updated on August 9, 2024 at 2:45pm The Morning Journal published a story highlighting another milestone in remediation efforts.  Natural water flow will now return to Sulphur Run. With regulatory approval process from both the federal and state Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) complete, the final ditch segment along the tracks was approved to be redirected back…

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Last Updated on July 31, 2024 at 3:36pm Norfolk Southern is hosting a series of school supplies drives for East Palestine residents.  The three events, hosted on the first three Saturdays in August at the Norfolk Southern Field Office, will provide supplies for all grade levels going back to school in East Palestine. Attendees will also…

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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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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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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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Last Updated on June 12, 2024 at 3:57pm This past weekend, Norfolk Southern hosted the Summer Kick-Off Festival at East Palestine City Park, bringing together community members to celebrate the start of the season through family-friendly entertainment, food, and more. The event attracted approximately 1,000 attendees to the heart of the village and supported dozens…

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Last Updated on June 11, 2024 at 11:17am The Morning Journal published a story about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s latest report detailing the shrinking response footprint left in East Palestine. “Community members may notice soil movement activity occurring south of Taggart Street. Water storage is being reduced in that area,” the agency said on…

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Last Updated on June 3, 2024 at 6:36pm Counsel will answer resident questions regarding Class Action settlement Beginning Monday, June 3 the Class Counsel Plaintiffs will be available to answer resident questions regarding the settlement from their new office in East Palestine, located at Rebecca Place, 191 E Rebecca St.   Contact Class Counsel:  833-425-3400 [email protected]…

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Last Updated on May 31, 2024 at 10:40am The Morning Journal published a story about the new plans for the East Palestine City Park pool. The plans include an olympic-size pool area (50 meters in length and 25 meters in width) as well as a zero-entry recreation area with volleyball nets, an in-water seating area…

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Last Updated on May 23, 2024 at 11:45am Agreement establishes long-term health monitoring and mental health services for residents and first responders, codifies rail safety improvements,and recognizes Norfolk Southern’s extensive community investments ATLANTA, May 23, 2024 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has reached an agreement on a consent decree with the U.S. Department of…

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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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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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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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Last Updated on April 18, 2024 at 12:20pm New office operations to begin April 22 The Norfolk Southern Family Assistance Center (FAC) will begin operations out of the new permanent field office beginning Monday, April 22. While exterior renovations are completed, residents will be able to meet with staff during updated operating hours, from 9…

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Last Updated on April 9, 2024 at 8:06am $600 million settlement underscores commitment to making it right ATLANTA, April 9, 2024 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Tuesday that it has reached a $600 million agreement in principle to resolve a consolidated class action lawsuit relating to the East Palestine derailment. If approved by…

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Last Updated on March 11, 2024 at 6:07pm WKBN published a story about the community’s approval of plans to update East Palestine City Park. “Right now, city officials expect to break ground sometime this summer, with the work being completed in phases.” Norfolk Southern has pledged $25 million to the project, including funding the master…

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Last Updated on March 5, 2024 at 11:06am The Morning Journal published a story about water remediation efforts approaching a milestone with plans to return the natural flow of water back into Sulphur Run. The process of returning the flow of groundwater to Sulphur Run “will begin to occur in the next two-to-four weeks, with…

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Last Updated on February 27, 2024 at 2:12pm Established by Norfolk Southern, the East Palestine Bulldog Legacy Scholarship will be awarded to students who have shown academic success and a commitment to the community. Awards are up to $4,000 ($1,000 a year, renewable for up to 4 years of continuing education). Applications will be accepted…

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Last Updated on February 20, 2024 at 6:17am A recent WFMJ article highlights Norfolk Southern’s work partnering with Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and HD Growth Partners to facilitate tax information sessions for residents who have received financial support from NS.  “These meetings are meant to show how financial assistance from the railroad is going to impact…

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Last Updated on February 7, 2024 at 12:30pm Reflecting on the future of East Palestine, Ohio, business owner Tom Brittain is expressing optimism. “Good things are going to happen,” he said. “They are happening right now. This town has a chance to be better than it ever was.”  From the very beginning of the situation,…

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Last Updated on February 3, 2024 at 2:45pm Following a successful round of testing in the derailment zone, Norfolk Southern provided another positive update on the remediation and water sampling efforts in East Palestine.  “The areas where we’ve done our work, where we’ve done our restoration, we got confirmation that those materials have been removed,…

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Last Updated on February 2, 2024 at 10:36am Following the successful completion of major site remediation work in the derailment zone, Norfolk Southern provided an update on the progress of ongoing work at the temporary water filtration system and impacted waterways.   “From early on in the response, we’ve been collecting all the storm water that…

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Last Updated on January 24, 2024 at 4:29pm Upgrades to the East Palestine municipal drinking water system are underway with the installation of the new carbon filtration system, as reported by the Morning Journal. The new filters were funded by Norfolk Southern’s $4.3 million commitment for the long-term protection of East Palestine’s drinking water. According…

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Last Updated on January 23, 2024 at 4:40pm WKBN and Salem News cover the latest developments on the recovery work in East Palestine, Ohio. “[W]e want to get the community where it was before the whole incident,” Chris Hunsicker, regional manager of Norfolk Southern, told WKBN. “This a big milestone for Norfolk Southern,” said Hunsicker,…

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Last Updated on January 22, 2024 at 12:50pm Norfolk Southern CEO, Alan Shaw, visited East Palestine, Ohio to review progress and provide updates to local media. “We have kept every promise that we’ve made. We’ve acknowledged there’s more work to be done. We’re committed to doing more,” said Alan Shaw at the village’s Moose Lodge…

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Last Updated on December 20, 2023 at 12:28pm WKBN highlighted the East Palestine community coming together at a recent event facilitated by the East Palestine Revitalization committee. The catered lunch was a show of appreciation by the committee to workers who have been assisting in remediation efforts at the derailment site. Read more in the…

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Last Updated on December 18, 2023 at 3:14pm Project Overview Norfolk Southern has begun work on its new, permanent field office in East Palestine, Ohio. The future office will be located at 248 North Market Street, the former Brittain Motors Chevrolet dealership which served the community for many years. Located at the corner of Market…

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Last Updated on December 15, 2023 at 1:52pm This week, Norfolk Southern invited area real estate agents and their clients to a workshop to discuss the interim home Value Assurance Program (VAP). The special event, hosted at the local Eagles Club, connected real estate agents and their clients with the program administrator to learn about…

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Last Updated on December 5, 2023 at 4:24pm With the most intensive remediation work complete, focus turns to long-term initiatives. ATLANTA, December 5, 2023 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Tuesday the next phase of community assistance in East Palestine and the surrounding areas in Ohio and Pennsylvania. In October, the company completed the…

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Last Updated on December 2, 2023 at 1:14pm Norfolk Southern helped to convene an economic development roundtable at the American Legion Hall in East Palestine on Thursday, bringing together village leaders and local and state officials, as well as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Recovery Coordinator Jim McPherson and Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw for…

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Last Updated on December 2, 2023 at 11:19am Jeremy Vranesevich, a Norfolk Southern craft employee who lives in East Palestine, took on a special role as a community liaison in February 2023. Over the following months, Jeremy found ways both small and big to help support his community. Now, he’s transitioning to a new role…

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Last Updated on November 9, 2023 at 4:11pm Norfolk Southern is taking steps to ensure the proper functioning of the wastewater treatment system at the East Palestine remediation site during winter. We are constructing temporary climate-controlled structures and installing ground-based water heaters on the north side of the site to prevent freezing and maintain equipment…

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Last Updated on November 7, 2023 at 6:55pm The Family Assistance Center (FAC) will be closed for a staff day on Nov. 10, and Thanksgiving week, Nov. 20 – Nov. 24. Residents are encouraged to visit the FAC for assistance prior to and following these dates to address any needs. Residents can visit the FAQs…

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Last Updated on October 27, 2023 at 9:45am ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2023 — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Thursday soil excavation is set to be completed in East Palestine, Ohio, marking a significant environmental remediation milestone. This weekend, the final truckload of impacted soil will be removed from the derailment zone and transported offsite,…

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Last Updated on September 21, 2023 at 5:42pm 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,…

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Last Updated on September 21, 2023 at 12:05pm 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…

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Last Updated on September 18, 2023 at 6:10pm 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,…

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Last Updated on September 14, 2023 at 5:34pm 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…

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Last Updated on September 14, 2023 at 4:10pm 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…

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Last Updated on August 23, 2023 at 9:53am 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…

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Last Updated on August 8, 2023 at 5:04pm 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.…

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Last Updated on August 24, 2023 at 11:03am 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…

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Last Updated on June 26, 2023 at 1:28pm 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…

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Last Updated on June 28, 2023 at 4:18pm 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…

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Last Updated on June 20, 2023 at 10:12am 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…

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Last Updated on June 5, 2023 at 8:16am 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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Last Updated on May 23, 2023 at 9:33am 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…

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Last Updated on April 15, 2023 at 12:08pm 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…

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Last Updated on April 15, 2023 at 12:05pm 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…

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Last Updated on April 15, 2023 at 12:08pm 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…

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Last Updated on March 15, 2023 at 3:56pm 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…

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Last Updated on May 2, 2023 at 4:11pm 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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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…

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

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

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