RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Norfolk Southern agreed to give Amtrak trains the highest priority after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement with the railroad company Tuesday, to resolve claims about delayed Amtrak trains violating federal law.

On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the DOJ announced a settlement with Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company -- which, together, make up Norfolk Southern -- to resolve allegations that the railroad company delayed Amtrak passenger trains on the Crescent Route in violation of federal law by failing to give Amtrak trains preference over freight trains.

“Americans traveling by train are entitled to trips free from delays caused by railroads failing to give Amtrak preference over freight trains,” said Assistant Attorney G

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