“I know this order cannot undue the nightmare that families in this town have been living with, but it will begin to deliver much-needed justice for the pain that Norfolk Southern has caused.”He warned that if Norfolk Southern fails to comply, the agency will perform the work itself and seek triple damages from the company. Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw reiterated promises to restore the site and invest in the community. And we’re going to make Norfolk Southern a safer railroad,“ he told reporters. But he said Norfolk Southern had failed to address the contaminated soil underneath its tracks before repairing them and running freight again. EPA can also do the work itself if necessary and bill Norfolk Southern triple its costs.

Source: The Star February 22, 2023 03:54 UTC