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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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  • Norfolk Southern Supports East Palestine Region with Grants

    Last Updated on December 18, 2024 at 9:44am In 2024, Norfolk Southern distributed over $300,000 to organizations throughout Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania as part of its Safety First and Thriving Communities grant programs. The grant programs support local organizations dedicated to fostering safe, sustainable operations, workforce development, and resilient communities across Norfolk Southern’s 22-state…

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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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