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Hurricane Matthew prompts NS to invoke 'force majeure' in North Carolina

Rail News Home Norfolk Southern Railway 10/11/2016 Rail News: Norfolk Southern Railway Norfolk Southern Railway told its customers yesterday that it invoked a "force majeure" clause for traffic destined for areas east of Selma, N.C.NS is working to restore service east of Selma to New Bern, N.C., after the Class I experienced multiple washouts during Hurricane Matthew over the weekend. As a result, the railroad invoked the force majeure contract clause starting Oct. 7 for traffic destined to the Chocowinity, Goldsboro and New Bern areas. The railroad said it would provide updates on when the line can be returned to service.A force majeure clause is a contract provision that allows a party to suspend certain performance guarantees as a result of unanticipated disruptions to normal service conditions. Contact Progressive Railroading editorial staff. More News from 10/11/2016

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