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NORFOLK SOUTHERN STATEMENT – Environmental Remediation Efforts

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 and we are reimbursing residents for the disruption this has caused in their lives. We are investing in helping East Palestine thrive for the long-term, and we will continue to be in the community for as long as it takes. We are going to learn from this terrible accident and work with regulators and elected officials to improve railroad safety.

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  • East Palestine Field Office Finalized

    Last Updated on October 8, 2024 at 4:36pm Last week, the Norfolk Southern Field Office in downtown East Palestine was officially completed with the addition of the NS sign.  The field office (248 N. Market Street), which is home to the Family Assistance Center, remains open to community members Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m.…

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  • Village Council approves Phase 2 of Park Renovations

    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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  • Return of natural water flow step forward in EP clean-up

    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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