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Asheville Citizen Times
dispatch. com > story > news > 04/13/2026 > wnc-old-fort-loops-norfolk-southern-geometry-train-helene > 89550093007

Norfolk Southern geometry train crosses WNC line, first time since Helene

22+ hour, 26+ min ago  (228+ words) ASHEVILLE - The winding historic rail loops and tunnels near Old Fort are close to reopening to rail traffic for the first time since Tropical Storm Helene. Though the geometry train is not technically considered the "first train" to pass across…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > story > news > 04/30/2025 > east-palestine-norfolk-southern-lawsuit-schools > 83364244007

East Palestine Schools sues Norfolk Southern for 'repeatedly' failing reimbursement

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (658+ words) In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, district officials say the Atlanta-based railway company has failed to reimburse the district for emergency response costs and the use of school facilities, and has. .. EAST PALESTINE " East Palestine City School District says Norfolk Southern…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > story > news > state > 04/29/2025 > east-palestine-norfolk-southern-schools-lawsuit-train-derailment > 83340245007

East Palestine City Schools says Norfolk Southern has 'failed to fulfill its commitment"

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (377+ words) The East Palestine City Schools Board of Education plans to sue Norfolk Southern over the 2023 train disaster. EAST PALESTINE " The East Palestine City School District plans to sue Norfolk Southern to recover losses from the 2023 train derailment. Superintendent James Rook…...