Norfolk Southern Settles Ohio Derailment for $310M, Faces $15M Fine

Norfolk Southern will pay a $15 million fine and over $500 million for safety improvements and community health concerns following last year's derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The settlement, which includes no criminal charges, has left many residents feeling it is insufficient. The railroad has already spent $780 million on cleanup and $107 million in aid, and it will continue to invest in safety measures. The National Transportation Safety Board's investigation into the derailment's cause is still ongoing.