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OMAHA, Neb. — Norfolk Southern became the first major North American freight railroad with deals to provide paid sick time to all of its workers June 5, but other railroads are making progress.

OMAHA, Neb. — The union that represents railroad engineers finally secured its first deal for paid sick time with Norfolk Southern.

Norfolk Southern announced April 26 that the Feb. 3 freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, cost the railroad $387 million, which impacted its first-quarter profit by 33.7%.

The federal government filed a lawsuit against railroad Norfolk Southern over environmental damage caused by a train derailment that spilled hazardous chemicals into creeks and rivers.

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan consensus that Congress should toughen railroad regulations emerged March 22 as senators heard fresh testimony on February's fiery hazardous train derailment.

Norfolk Southern’s CEO is offering support for parts of a Senate bill to apply tougher safety regulations to railroads, but does not address several key provisions of the Railway Safety Act.

During an examination of a recent freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the top senator on the transportation committee endorsed proposals meant to enhance safety along commercial supply chains.

In the wake of three high-profile freight train accidents within the last month, including one that caused environmental damage in East Palestine, Ohio, the National Transportation Safety Board announced March 7 it is opening a special investigation into the safety practices of Norfolk Southern Corp.

Norfolk Southern Corp. on July 27 posted record second-quarter financial results that beat the expectations of Wall Street analysts.

Norfolk Southern Corp. reported record fourth-quarter and full-year net income from railway operations and operating ratio when the Class I railroad released its results Jan. 26.