Norfolk Southern to Pay $300M+ for Toxic Train Derailment Cleanup: Details Inside

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Tranquility in East Palestine, Ohio, was shattered on February 3, 2023, by a train derailment.

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A Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials caused a day-long fire and toxic gas release.

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Residents were forced to evacuate as the soil became contaminated from the derailment.

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Over a year later, Norfolk Southern is paying more than $300M in compensation.

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The EPA announced an agreement for health monitoring and railway safety improvements.

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$235M of the funds will be dedicated to cleaning up the chemical spill area.

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Residents and first responders will have greater access to health services," said EPA's Regan.

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Norfolk Southern also agreed to pay $600M to avoid trial in a class-action lawsuit.

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The intentional burning of vinyl chloride from train cars caused black smoke to fill the sky.

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