Norfolk Southern to give Amtrak trains priority over freight, US Justice Dept says

WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday that Norfolk Southern has agreed to give all Amtrak passenger trains the “highest priority” over freight trains.

The settlement with Norfolk Southern resolves allegations the railroad delayed passenger trains on Amtrak’s Crescent Route between New York City and New Orleans in violation of federal law, the department said in a statement.

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