Norfolk Southern to end relocation aid right after one-year anniversary of its fiery Ohio derailment
1 year, 1 month ago

Norfolk Southern to end relocation aid right after one-year anniversary of its fiery Ohio derailment

Associated Press  

Norfolk Southern railroad plans to stop paying relocation aid to people displaced by last February’s fiery derailment in eastern Ohio right after the one-year anniversary of the crash. A Norfolk Southern spokesman said fewer than 100 households are still receiving that aid because most residents have already returned to East Palestine. But the decision still angered some residents like Jami Wallace, who posted online “Thank you NS for flipping another bird at residents.” “It’s truly bad timing,” Wallace said in a message to The Associated Press. Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw said he knows there is still more work to do in East Palestine, but he is proud of the progress that has been made since the derailment.

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Norfolk Southern's Streamlined Operations Deliver Strong Earnings Despite Insurance Boost
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Norfolk Southern's Streamlined Operations Deliver Strong Earnings Despite Insurance Boost

Associated Press  

Norfolk Southern reports strong earnings for the third quarter, despite the impact of the East Palestine derailment and insurance payouts related to the Ohio-Pennsylvania border incident. The company earned $287 million, or $4.85 per share, and earned $1.099 billion, or $4.85 per share, in the quarter. The railroad also collected more insurance payments than it paid out last year's derailment, …

Few residents opt out of $600 million class action settlement in East Palestine, Ohio, derailment
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Few residents opt out of $600 million class action settlement in East Palestine, Ohio, derailment

Associated Press  

Few people ultimately opted out of the $600 million class action settlement Norfolk Southern offered to people affected by last year’s disastrous East Palestine train derailment despite the questions residents raised about the deal, lawyers said. A handful of residents filed formal objections to the deal because they believe it’s not fair that some of the people who were most …

Norfolk Southern agrees to $600M settlement in fiery Ohio derailment. Locals fear it’s not enough
9 months ago

Norfolk Southern agrees to $600M settlement in fiery Ohio derailment. Locals fear it’s not enough

Associated Press  

Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement for a fiery February 2023 train derailment in Ohio, but residents worry the money not only won’t go far enough to cover future health needs that could be tremendous but also won’t amount to much once divvied up. East Palestine resident Krissy Ferguson called the settlement a …

Norfolk Southern agrees to $600-million settlement in fiery Ohio derailment
9 months ago

Norfolk Southern agrees to $600-million settlement in fiery Ohio derailment

LA Times  

A black plume rises over East Palestine, Ohio, as a result of the controlled detonation of a portion of the derailed Norfolk Southern train on Feb. 6, 2023. Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement for a fiery February 2023 train derailment in Ohio, but residents worry the money not only won’t go far …

Biden says Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for Ohio derailment but won't declare disaster
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden says Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for Ohio derailment but won't declare disaster

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Biden says Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for Ohio derailment but won’t declare disaster
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden says Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for Ohio derailment but won’t declare disaster

Associated Press  

President Joe Biden ordered federal agencies to continue holding Norfolk Southern accountable for its February derailment in eastern Ohio and appoint a FEMA official to oversee East Palestine’s recovery, but he still stopped short of declaring a disaster. DeWine’s spokesman, Dan Tierney, said the governor is glad the Biden administration “affirmed their long-term commitment to supporting the residents of East …

Norfolk Southern announces details of plan to pay for lost home values because of Ohio derailment
1 year, 3 months ago

Norfolk Southern announces details of plan to pay for lost home values because of Ohio derailment

Associated Press  

Norfolk Southern announced new details Monday about its plan to compensate East Palestine residents for lost home values since the fiery derailment disrupted life in the eastern Ohio town in February. Norfolk Southern is steadfast in keeping our commitments, including protecting the home values of the community,” said CEO Alan Shaw, who is working to improve safety on the railroad. …

Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over toxic train derailment
1 year, 9 months ago

Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over toxic train derailment

Associated Press  

Ohio filed a lawsuit against railroad Norfolk Southern to make sure it pays for the cleanup and environmental damage caused by a fiery train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border last month, the state’s attorney general said Tuesday. Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw apologized before Congress last week for the impact the derailment has had on the area, but he didn’t …

Norfolk Southern CEO defends railroad’s response to Ohio derailment
1 year, 10 months ago

Norfolk Southern CEO defends railroad’s response to Ohio derailment

CNN  

East Palestine, Ohio CNN — Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw defended his company’s actions since the disaster caused by the derailment of one of its trains in East Palestine, Ohio, and promised the railroad will pay for the cleanup. “From day one I’ve made the commitment that Norfolk Southern is going to remediate the site,” Shaw said. We’re going to …

Pete Buttigieg Warns Norfolk Southern To Support Ohio Community
1 year, 10 months ago

Pete Buttigieg Warns Norfolk Southern To Support Ohio Community

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter Sunday to the CEO of Norfolk Southern, warning that the freight rail company must “demonstrate unequivocal support for the people” of East Palestine, Ohio, and surrounding areas after a fiery train derailment led to the release of chemicals and residents expressing concerns about their health. I would not.” …

Buttigieg warns Norfolk Southern to support Ohio community
1 year, 10 months ago

Buttigieg warns Norfolk Southern to support Ohio community

The Independent  

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