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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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  • Family Assistance Center to Move to East Palestine Field Office

    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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  • Norfolk Southern reaches agreement in principle to settle East Palestine derailment class action

    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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  • Plans to revitalize East Palestine City Park moving forward 

    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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