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Cover image: Members of the Norfolk Southern team, including President & CEO Alan Shaw, ring the bell to start the day of trading on the NYSE.

This morning, a Norfolk Southern delegation rang the bell to start the trading day on the New York Stock Exchange. While the opening ceremony marked the 40^th anniversary of the company’s founding, the NS team also symbolically rang in a new chapter for the railroad, said Chief Financial Officer Mark George.

Under new President & CEO Alan Shaw, Norfolk Southern is focused on becoming more customer-centric and operations-driven as we implement a strategic plan built around service, productivity, and growth.

“I’m very proud to be part of a company that has such a rich legacy, and I love to celebrate the history, but frankly, it’s really about ringing in a new era for Norfolk Southern,” George said. “We want to transform this railroad with our new strategy going forward, driven by operational excellence and a customer-centric approach.”

Shaw said: "Forty years since the merger that created Norfolk Southern, and nearly 200 years since the founding of our first predecessor railroad in 1827, we continue to play an essential role serving our customers and powering our nation’s economy. Norfolk Southern has a rich history, a vital purpose, and a bright future.”

Watch a video of the NS team ringing the bell on the NYSE website.