The recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which impacted access to the Port of Baltimore, has served as a reminder of how vulnerable America's supply chain can be to unforeseen...

In recent months, our Northern Region has significantly improved safety and operational performance across teams, from Massachusetts to Illinois. Since streamlining operations in August, the...

The team at our Norris Yard, located in Irondale, Alabama, is spearheading a series of performance improvements that will significantly enhance our ability to provide safe, reliable, and resilient...

Norfolk Southern joins Operation Lifesaver’s 'See Tracks? Think Train Week' from September 23-29 to raise rail safety awareness and highlight the importance of making safe decisions around...

Grant powers critical upgrades As part of our ongoing "Grants on Track" series, this month Norfolk Southern is recognizing the Conover Fire Department, a two-time grant recipient committed to...

As part of our efforts to enhance employee engagement and gather feedback, Norfolk Southern operates inspection trains across our 22-state network. The train stops at our yards and terminals,...

Norfolk Southern is committed to making rail the safest and most preferred transportation choice for our customers. As part of this mission, we recently hosted the Rail Coalition of Advanced...

Congratulations to the dedicated team at our Glake Yard in Des Moines, Iowa, for achieving 15 years of injury-free service. Located in Norfolk Southern's northwestern most part of the network, the...

Norfolk Southern recognizes that moving the needle on safety requires all team members. It’s a joint effort with our people and our process. With 20,000 of our railroaders dedicated to this goal...

Helping to build strong, resilient communities across our network This month, as part of our “Grants on Track” series, we’re featuring Back the Heroes Rumble, a 2023 Safety First grant program...

Norfolk Southern is committed to working with our labor partners to advance safety, service, and quality of life enhancements for our craft colleagues. Over 80 percent of our workforce is covered...

Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr recently joined William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief of Railway Age, for a discussion at the 2024 Rail Insights...

Thanks to our railroaders, Norfolk Southern’s Keystone Division has significantly improved performance in safety, service, and productivity into 2024. The division, which includes Delaware,...

As part of our year-round efforts to advance our culture of safety, over 100 leaders from across NS enhanced their professional skills during multi-day Safety Leadership Summits held in June and...

Through our Safety RecognitioNS program, we’re celebrating the Norfolk Southern railroaders who exemplify our culture of safety through their injury-free service record. Their daily actions help...

Norfolk Southern is delivering on our promise to become the gold standard in safety by enhancing our safety culture in partnership with our railroaders and labor leaders. We’re investing two...

John Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has spent his nearly four decades railroading career advancing positive relationships between labor and management, both in Canada...

Norfolk Southern is now accepting applications for its Safety First and Thriving Communities grant programs through October 1. Launched in 2023, These programs are designed to support...

On May 23, 2023, CEO Alan Shaw and labor union leaders released a joint letter affirming our shared commitment to enhancing rail safety for our colleagues and the communities we serve. One year...

Richard Atcheson Bridges & Buildings Foreman Macon, Georgia Where did you start your career at NS and what do you do now? I was hired as an apprentice for a bridge rebuild gang in 1983. I...

Following our Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw shared his thoughts with our team on the path forward for our railroad. With shareholders expressing...

Norfolk Southern is working with our labor unions to deliver safe, reliable, and resilient service. Labor is critical to the operational success of NS, with over 80 percent of our workforce...

Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr recently visited with our team at the 47th Street Intermodal Terminal in Chicago....

On May 3, John Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, penned the following letter to Norfolk Southern Operations colleagues: Dear Colleague, Today marks just over a month since...

President and CEO Alan Shaw sat down with CNBC’s Morgan Brennan to share his perspective on the deliberate actions Norfolk Southern is taking to build a safer, more profitable railroad. Watch...