Norfolk Southern Agrees to $22M Settlement with East Palestine

Norfolk Southern has agreed to a $22 million settlement with East Palestine, Ohio, to resolve all claims from the town stemming from a fiery train derailment in 2023.

The settlement recognizes that Norfolk Southern has already made $13.5 million in payments to East Palestine since the derailment to fund vehicles and equipment for police and firefighters, upgrades to the town’s water treatment plant, and renovations to its train depot. The railroad also reaffirmed its commitment…