DOJ Files Complaint Against Norfolk Southern for Passenger Train Delays on New York to New Orleans Line

Published on July 30, 2024

The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint against Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company this week for allegedly repeatedly failing to give preference to Amtrak passenger trains over freight trains as statutorily required. The complaint filed on July 30 aims to address and deter ongoing violations impacting Amtrak’s Crescent service. “Americans should not experience travel delays because rail carriers break the law. Our action today alleges that Norfolk Southern violates federal law by failing to give the legally required preference to Amtrak passenger trains over freight trains,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland in a release. “The Justice Department will continue to protect travelers by ensuring that rail carriers fulfill their legal obligations.”...

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