The Norfolk Southern CEO received a raise after the East Palestine train wreck

Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw received a 37% increase in compensation last year. The company's railroad was involved in a financially and ecologically disastrous derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Shaw received 37% raise in compensation despite the derailment. Shaw's salary was increased by $1.2 billion.

Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw received significant pay raise last year despite disastrous derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and calls for him to be fired. Shaw received major pay boost despite East Palestine derailment. Shaw was criticized for not firing him after the derailment, which led to calls for his firing.