Justice Department Sues Norfolk Southern Amtrak Delays

Lawsuit claims freight trains consistently violate federal law by prioritizing cargo over passenger service.

Federal law mandates that passenger trains have priority over freight trains on shared tracks.
Norfolk Southern allegedly caused significant delays on Amtrak's Crescent route between New York and New Orleans.
Only 24% of Amtrak's southbound trains on this route arrived on time last year.
The Justice Department's action aims to enforce the law and improve on-time performance for Amtrak.
Norfolk Southern disputes the claims and states its commitment to resolving the issues.