Norfolk Southern Agrees to $600 Million Settlement for East Palestine Train Derailment Impacts

• Norfolk Southern reaches $600 million settlement to resolve lawsuits from East Palestine, Ohio train derailment • Settlement intends to compensate residents within 20 miles for potential impacts like health issues, property damage, lost business • Residents within 10 miles eligible for additional compensation; payments expected by end of 2024 • Questions remain about Norfolk Southern's decision to do controlled burn, exposing residents to more chemicals • Settlement doesn't admit liability or wrongdoing; company has spent over $100 million on community assistance