Norfolk Southern to pay additional $310M settlement for derailment

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice announced a $310 million settlement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company on Thursday, holding the company accountable for addressing and paying for the damage caused by the Feb. 3, 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

According to a press release from the EPA, the settlement must first be approved by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. If approved, Norfolk Southern will be required to take...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/norfolk-southern-to-pay-additional-310m-settlement-for-derailment

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