Norfolk Southern agrees to pay $600 million for Ohio train derailment

Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to last year's fiery train derailment that affected East Palestine, Ohio.

• Apr 9, 2024

Biden vows to continue to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for Ohio derailment

President Biden visited the Ohio village Friday to discuss how the administration is holding the rail operator accountable a year after the derailment.

• Feb 16, 2024

Pennsylvania finds no soil or water contamination from train derailment ahead of Biden's visit to East Palestine

Pennsylvania says it has found no evidence that the toxic train derailment near the border contaminated the state's water or soil.

• Feb 16, 2024

Highways pose greatest danger for potential Pa. hazmat situation, investigation finds

The investigation shows in the last 10 years — there have been 462 incidents on Pennsylvania highways involving flammable liquids and corrosive materials.

• May 10, 2023

Truck crashes carrying 40,000 pounds of toxic soil from East Palestine

The driver of the truck was cited for "operating a vehicle without reasonable control" after he went off the side of the road, hit a ditch and pole, and overturned.

• Apr 11, 2023

Norfolk Southern train cars derailed in Pittsburgh

This is the third derailment in two months for Norfolk Southern Railroad company.

• Apr 8, 2023

N.J. mayor's message to East Palestine, Ohio after derailment: "Protect your citizens"

The train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, was carrying vinyl chloride, the same chemical released in Paulsboro, N.J. in 2012.

• Mar 11, 2023

Unfolding environmental disaster in Ohio stirs dreaded memories for South Jersey mayor

Joe Holden reports.

• Mar 10, 2023

Norfolk Southern train derails in Springfield, Ohio

Nearby residents were asked to shelter in place. The railway company said that there were no hazardous materials aboard the train.

• Mar 6, 2023

Erin Brockovich calls for more answers after Ohio train derailment

Brockovich told CBS News that she understands the fear and frustration of East Palestine residents.

• Feb 25, 2023

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits site of Ohio train derailment

Buttigieg said the"resilience, the resolve and the decency" of East Palestine residents has been "inspiring."

• Feb 23, 2023

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro, going to Ohio village where train carrying toxic chemicals derailed

Pennsylvania's governor is joining the head of the EPA and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine for an update on the incident Tuesday.

• Feb 21, 2023

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, EPA to give update on train derailment

Officials say air and water quality tests have come back clean but some residents are suffering from ailments.

• Feb 21, 2023

Cautious residents return home after toxic chemical train derailment

Within a week of an evacuation order, East Palestine, Ohio residents slowly began returning to their homes after tests show no dangerous toxin air levels.

• Feb 11, 2023

East Palestine Train Derailment: Evacuation order lifted as officials say air and water samples show it's safe

Officials in Pennsylvania and Ohio said Wednesday that residents who evacuated in and around East Palestine due to the train derailment can safely return home.

• Feb 8, 2023