March 2023 – Railfanning.org

Norfolk Southern Commits to New Training Center in Ohio

March 8, 2023 The Center Square

Norfolk Southern will create a new first responder training center in Ohio and expand its Operation Awareness and Response Program, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday.

Norfolk Southern CEO Pledges Pennsylvania Visit

March 8, 2023 The Center Square

Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw did not appear in front of Pennsylvania lawmakers on Wednesday, but is expected to do so later this month and provide documents that track the rail company’s response to the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Federal Railroad Administration Announces a Supplemental Safety Assessment of Norfolk Southern Railway’s Operations

March 7, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced its plan to conduct a 60-day supplemental safety assessment of Norfolk Southern Railway following multiple safety incidents.

Shapiro, Norfolk Southern Broker $7.4M Aid Deal

March 7, 2023 The Center Square

Norfolk Southern agreed this week to reimburse first responders, county relief funds and state agencies nearly $7.4 million in the wake of the Feb. 3 train derailment near the Pennsylvania-Ohio border.

NTSB Returning for New Investigation; Norfolk Southern Releases Safety Plan

March 7, 2023 The Center Square

The National Transportation and Safety Board is expected back in Ohio today to investigate the fourth Norfolk Southern train derailment in the state in the past five months.

Conductor Fatally Injured in Cleveland

March 7, 2023 PRNewswire

At this time, officials are reporting that the conductor was struck by a dump truck as a Norfolk Southern train was moving through a crossing at the facility.

Norfolk Southern Announces Six-Point Safety Plan

March 6, 2023 PRNewswire

Norfolk Southern Corporation announced Monday a six-point plan to immediately enhance the safety of its operations.

Feds Funding Repairs to Georgia Southern Railway

March 3, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Federal tax dollars will go to fix 12.3 miles of rail between the two cities, helping transport goods faster and safer, such as fertilizer for farmers and lumber to build homes.

CSX Joins FRA Close Call Reporting System

March 2, 2023 Globe Newswire

CSX today announced that it is joining the Federal Railroad Administration’s Confidential Close Call reporting System (C3Rs), as part of its commitment to working together to keep its employees and communities safe.

Ohio House-Passed Transportation Budget Includes Rail Safety Rules

March 2, 2023 The Center Square

The Ohio Senate now gets a chance to weigh in on proposed new safety regulations and a drop in electric vehicle registration fees after the House passed a $12.6 billion two-year transportation budget.