Norfolk Southern sees profit growth despite derailment insurance payments
Norfolk Southern's first quarter profits got another boost from insurance payments related to its disastrous 2023 derailment in eastern Ohio.
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Norfolk Southern's first quarter profits got another boost from insurance payments related to its disastrous 2023 derailment in eastern Ohio.
The company that owned the railcar that caused the devastating East Palestine train derailment in 2023 won't have to help pay for the $600 million settlement Norfolk Southern agreed to with residents.
Norfolk Southern wants two other companies to help pay for the $600 million class-action settlement it agreed to over its disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the toxic chemicals that were released and burned.
A CSX train derailed in Connellsville, cutting down a utility pole in the process.
The new lawsuit involves more than 700 current and former residents of the Ohio village.
Vice President JD Vance visited East Palestine on Monday to see what still needs to be done and how to avoid another disaster.
East Palestine will get $22 million in a settlement from Norfolk Southern on top of the already $13 million already paid.
Congressman Deluzio has been pushing rail safety legislation since the day of the derailment and it continues into this new Congress.
East Palestine and Norfolk Southern have announced a $22 million settlement after the toxic train derailment in 2023.
The residents who question whether Norfolk Southern's $600 million settlement offers enough compensation for the East Palestine train crash don't plan to let a judge's order requiring an $850,000 bond derail their appeal.
Lawyers argue the agreement should be approved later this month.
The CSX worker who discovered his friend run over by a pair of remote-control locomotives in a rail yard last year sees a simple solution to preventing similar deaths in the future: two-person crews.
Pennsylvania will continue to test drinking water near the East Palestine train derailment site for the next 10 years.
The creeks around East Palestine, Ohio, were so badly contaminated by last year's disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment that some workers became sick during the cleanup.
Senators Bob Casey, John Fetterman, and Rep. Chris Deluzio sent a letter to the company this week.
The money is being given out as part of a $600 million class-action settlement.
The need for changes on the tracks was a topic at a major hearing in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.
The EPA's Inspector General is investigating why the agency didn't get its specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors into the air over East Palestine until four days after the disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment last year.
The NTSB confirmed that a trackside detector failed to detect accurate elevated temperatures in a railcar bearing that was on fire 20 miles away from where it derailed.
The federal government agreed to a modest $15 million fine for Norfolk Southern over the East Palestine train derailment.
Norfolk Southern has reached an agreement to settle a class action lawsuit over the hazardous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
A federal judge has ruled that Norfolk Southern alone will be responsible for paying for the cleanup.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy's comments rocked the community again.
The vinyl chloride released that day have left residents with lingering fears about possible long-term health consequences.
Images from a local fire company show a train derailed Saturday morning in Lower Saucon Township near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
The multi-time Grammy-nominated country artist is coming back to Pittsburgh this summer.
Violent storms ripped through western Pennsylvania on Tuesday, but they weren't technically a derecho.
Severe storms ripped through the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday evening, leaving a path of destruction in their wake.
The Beaver County Humane Society says it urgently needs adopters because its shelter is completely full of dogs.
Duquesne Light and First Energy crews are working to get power restored across Pittsburgh following Tuesday's storms.
Duquesne Light and First Energy crews are working to get power restored across Pittsburgh following Tuesday's storms.
The storms across the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday that knocked out power, brought down trees and prompted tornado warnings have left at least two dead.
Violent storms ripped through western Pennsylvania on Tuesday, but they weren't technically a derecho.
A former intern claims Vereb Funeral Home treated pets like trash.
The multi-time Grammy-nominated country artist is coming back to Pittsburgh this summer.
State Senator Jay Costa is trying to slow down public transit inefficiencies in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
They've won election after election, becoming the dominant force in local politics. But this is their toughest challenge yet.
The Trump administration has reinstated the legal status of a Carnegie Mellon University student from China who lost it weeks ago.
The Trump admin ordered public schools, universities and private employers to get rid of DEI programs or lose federal funding.
Pittsburgh's mayoral race is being fueled by dark money — unlimited amounts of cash spent by PACs on TV attack ads and mailers.
A former intern claims Vereb Funeral Home treated pets like trash.
A house unlike any other you've likely seen is for sale in Pine Township.
The Trump administration's tariffs mean items shipped from China will soon cost consumers much more, experts say.
A recent survey shows summer 2025 is shaping up to be the season of exploration.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
This week's Waiting Child is Ava.
Before you set sail this summer, we're making sure you're floating smart and fabulous. We learned some life jacket safety 101 with Ash Andrews.
Rania is putting a fresh twist on an Italian classic. We learned how to whip up a creamy ricotta bruschetta that's bursting with flavor.
It's hats off for a grand event. We got a first look at one of the 4-1-2's most fashionable events of the season. Katie was live with a preview of the Spring Hat Luncheon.
We were able to hang out with the Pittsburgh family, which is hitting the Family Feud stage on Wednesday night!
Pet owners are fighting for answers after a funeral director threw out thousands of pets' bodies and gave people different ashes, prosecutors said.
A former intern claims Vereb Funeral Home treated pets like trash.
Questions are being raised about an aging emergency vehicle fleet in Pittsburgh.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
This weekend, you'll have the chance to dispose of your expired and unused drugs in a safe manner.
An animal tranquilizer is the new drug on the street in Pittsburgh.
As we approach the end of April, we're shining a spotlight on Cesarean Awareness Month. We were joined by local author Ruth Fleury, who wrote "Strength in Every Scar: A Mother's C-Section Recovery."
Miller is a big part of Allderdice's success on the diamond this season.
Seiya Suzuki hit a two-run homer and fell a single short of the cycle as the Chicago Cubs went deep four times in a 9-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Rick Tocchet isn't returning as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, making him a top candidate for several NHL vacancies.
A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player and Minnesota native Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday.
Watts is expected to medically retire from football because of the injury.
Norfolk Southern's first quarter profits got another boost from insurance payments related to its disastrous 2023 derailment in eastern Ohio.
A house unlike any other you've likely seen is for sale in Pine Township.
Mercer County is thinking outside the box to grow its population and economy.
The Pittsburgh host committee has people in Green Bay looking at what goes into the NFL Draft.
The new location in Regent Square will be opening on May 2.
The multi-time Grammy-nominated country artist is coming back to Pittsburgh this summer.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust unveiled the lineup of musicians and artists for the 2025 Three Rivers Arts Festival.
The two musicians will embark on the "Good Vibes Only Tour."
The six-story-tall inflatable duck will return to western Pennsylvania for the first time since 2013.
The club had been one of the city's most popular music venues before closing its doors after a run of 25 years.
People without power in the Pittsburgh area on Wednesday are looking for generators after power was knocked out to hundreds of thousands of homes.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
In Penn Hills, severe winds toppled a tree that took down power lines and fell onto two cars, one of which a woman was inside when it collapsed. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn has more.
Tuesday night’s storm left behind damage throughout southwestern Pennsylvania, including in Squirrel Hill, where on Shady Avenue, a large tree blocked traffic on a busy roadway. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder has more.
Borough leaders are reminding Forest Hills residents to use extreme caution as crews begin cleaning up storm damage, as the borough declared a state of emergency due to Tuesday's severe weather. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele reports.
Severe storms rocked the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday evening.
The KDKA kids took over Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh on Take Your Child to Work Day!
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
