Norfolk Southern Settles for $310M Over East Palestine Derailment

Norfolk Southern has reached a $310 million settlement with the EPA and DOJ following a train derailment in Ohio that released over a million pounds of hazardous chemicals. The agreement, pending court approval, includes measures to improve rail safety, health monitoring, environmental monitoring, and a $15 million civil penalty. The company will also fund long-term water monitoring and community health programs. This settlement follows a separate tentative $600 million agreement to resolve lawsuits from affected residents and businesses. The NTSB continues to investigate the derailment's cause, focusing on a failed wheel bearing.