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NS unveils publicly funded, emissions-friendly locomotives

(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, January 6, 2015) ALTOONA, Pa. — The first emissions-friendly locomotives funded by the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program have been released for road testing by Norfolk Southern from its...

Most Norfolk Southern lawsuits settled in Graniteville tragedy

(Source: Augusta Chronicle, January 3, 2015) AUGUSTA, Ga. — In the aftermath of the Graniteville train derailment, thousands of people filed suit or joined in class-action lawsuits against Norfolk Southern. With lightning speed in the legal world, the company agreed...

Hazmat team investigates possible gas leak at NS Conway yard

(Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 16, 2014) PITTSBURGH, Pa. — No hazardous material leaked or vented from a tanker car which derailed Tuesday night in Conway, but an environmental contractor will provide air monitoring equipment as a precaution, Norfolk...

Hazmat team investigates possible gas leak at NS Conway yard

(Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 16, 2014) PITTSBURGH, Pa. — No hazardous material leaked or vented from a tanker car which derailed Tuesday night in Conway, but an environmental contractor will provide air monitoring equipment as a precaution, Norfolk...

Charleston port volume keeps growing, but climb gets steeper

(Source: Post and Courier, November 20, 2014) CHARLESTON, S.C. — Business at the State Ports Authority continued to grow at a double-digit clip last month, but that pace will be tough to match next year, the maritime agency’s top executive said. Full story: Post...