14 results

• Norfolk Southern Train Derailment Leaked Chemical Irritant for Weeks: Report

  July 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study reveals a chemical irritant lingered in the air over East Palestine, Ohio for weeks after a Norfolk Southern train derailment in February.

• Norfolk Southern Says Ohio Toxic Train Derailment Expected to Cost Railroad $387M

  May 8, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Norfolk Southern officials say they expect the costs of February's toxic train derailment in Ohio to cost the company $387 million.

• Another Train Derailment Leads to Evacuations, Ethanol Fire and Spill Risk in Minnesota

  March 31, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A train derailment near Raymond, Minnesota resulted in tanker cars full of ethanol bursting into flames, resulting in the temporary evacuation of about 900 local residents

• NTSB Investigating Norfolk Southern Safety Practices After Series of Train Accidents

  March 28, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The NTSB has announced a special investigation into a string of recent Norfolk Southern train accidents and derailments.

• Norfolk Southern Class Action Lawsuit Filed by Families Forced to Evacuate During Ohio Toxic Train Derailment

  March 23, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Norfolk Southern faces a train derailment class action lawsuit by those living near East Palestine, Ohio, many of whom were evacuated as a result of last month's train accident.

• Ohio AG Files Lawsuit Against Norfolk Southern Over “Entirely Avoidable” Train Derailment

  March 15, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Ohio's attorney general has announced a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern over last month's train derailment in an attempt to recover damages and ensure the company does not continue to pollute the derailment site.

• Chemical Found At Ohio Train Derailment Site Linked to Respiratory Problems, Death Risk

  March 7, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Independent testing has detected elevated levels of a potentially hazardous chemical in the air in spots around East Palestine, Ohio; the site of last month's Norfolk Southern toxic train derailment.

• Illnesses at Norfolk Southern Toxic Train Derailment Site Reported By Rail Unions

  March 3, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Letters to state and federal officials say Norfolk Southern is ignoring complaints from workers about illnesses and the lack of personal protective equipment at a toxic train derailment site in Ohio.

• Long Term Health Risks from Ohio Train Accident Pose Concerns For Area Residents

  February 28, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The federal government is investigating the potential long-term health effects of the recent Ohio toxic train derailment, and are also investigating Norfolk Southern's and other larger railroad companies' safety practices.

• Ohio Train Derailment Lawsuit Filed By East Palestine Residents, Amid Reports of Illnesses, Animal Deaths Linked to Toxic Chemicals

  February 20, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Norfolk Southern faces a growing number of class action lawsuits filed by Ohio residents affected by a recent train derailment which some say contaminated the area with toxic chemicals.