The NS 911 sets the stage for a memorable birthday

Pictured: Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal with partners from Hope for Hall, Norfolk Southern, and Hall County at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newest all-inclusive playground at Sandra...

Organizations span across the Hampton Roads region of Virginia and support educational, environmental, social equity, and community advancement initiatives Norfolk Southern is proud to donate $1...

During National Hunger Action Month this September, Norfolk Southern committed $856,800 in grants to 32 organizations across 16 states to combat food insecurity through our Thriving Communities...

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...

Norfolk Southern’s Thoroughbred Scholars program, which provides scholarships to more than 100 children of employees annually, has named Abigail Lafon as this year’s distinguished Science,...

Building strong, resilient communities across our network This month, our “Grants on Track” series highlights New Century Careers, a recipient of Norfolk Southern’s 2023 Thriving Communities...

Norfolk Southern’s Thoroughbred Scholars program, which provides college scholarships to more than 100 children of employees annually, has recognized Faustina Barcena as one of its distinguished...

Norfolk Southern’s Thoroughbred Scholars program, which provides scholarships to more than 100 children of employees annually, has recognized Makaya Stubbs of Douglasville, Georgia, as one of...

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...

For nearly 200 years, Norfolk Southern has been a cornerstone of freight rail service, fueled by an unwavering commitment to our people. We are investing in our workforce today and in the future,...

Norfolk Southern has teamed up with the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) to address food insecurity in the Atlanta area. The partnership, highlighted by a collective $350,000 donation and...

Norfolk Southern recently launched a Public Private Partnership (PPP) team, made up of representatives from several strategic departments. The newly assembled PPP team aims to maximize the use of...

Norfolk Southern is highlighting a 2023 Safety First or Thriving Communities grant recipient each month in a series called “Grants on Track” to celebrate the impact these organizations are...

Norfolk Southern Corporation and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority announced this week that they have entered into preliminary discussions on a deal that would expand passenger rail service in...

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...

(Pictured: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and students from Leo High School; credit: Governor JB Pritzker) The Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program partners...

For nearly 200 years, railroads have played a key role in the development of the United States, connecting cities and towns and helping to establish the nation as an industrial giant. As railroad...

Southern Railway locomotives at Inman Yard in Atlanta, Georgia The complete collection of Southern Railway archives is now publicly available, by appointment, at Atlanta History Center's Kenan...

Norfolk Southern recently made an investment to support long-term infrastructure improvements in Bellevue, Ohio. A check for approximately $472,000 was presented earlier this month by Will Miller,...

Norfolk Southern has built a longstanding reputation as a constructive and visible corporate citizen in each region of our 22-state service area. Whether through participation in local rotary...

Norfolk Southern has made a significant $1 million contribution to Preservation Virginia’s Historic Jamestowne, marking the initiation of the Save Jamestown campaign. This campaign aims to...

Norfolk Southern is continuing to elevate the communities where we live, work, and do business. Our Thriving Communities Grant Program is promoting sustainability, workforce development, and...

Norfolk Southern, alongside customer J.B. Hunt, is again partnering with Wreaths Across America (WAA) in its mission to honor every military grave with a wreath. Marietta National Cemetery in Georgia

This past weekend, Norfolk Southern joined with the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation (AFRF) and the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) to celebrate first responders and its Atlanta neighbors at...

In a groundbreaking move towards innovation and sustainability, Norfolk Southern has contributed a lead gift of $500,000 to the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation's (AFRF) 'Fleet Forward' capital campaign

Towns across New York’s Capital Region got a special visit from Santa Clause Saturday, December 2nd. Instead of a sleigh, though, a special holiday train took to Norfolk Southern’s tracks, put...

Norfolk Southern’s Financial Planning & Analysis department with children’s bicycles and toys they assembled for the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation In celebration of Giving November, employees...

It's not Thanksgiving without a table full of turkey, sides, casseroles, and treats. From America’s farms to your table, the rail industry delivers most of the ingredients used to make your...

Local residents enjoying the Atlanta BeltLine Northeast Trail at the official opening. Norfolk Southern AVP Real Estate and Facility Services Cliff Garner joined the Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. last...

Grant program continues to support organizations focused on educational, environmental, social equity, and community enrichment initiatives Seventy-four Hampton Roads non-profit organizations are...

Interactive storefront will provide Metro Atlanta students the opportunity to learn about rail industry Norfolk Southern’s newest office is an interactive storefront at the Junior Achievement...

Next steps include beautification, job opportunities, and local philanthropic engagement

More freight has shifted from the West Coast to the East Coast, with East Coast ports now handling 54 percent of our nation’s global trade. Norfolk Southern has invested in our East Coast port...

At Norfolk Southern, art is a celebration of who we are, where we come from, and who we aspire to be; of our common purpose, and the culture we’re building together. After the merger of Norfolk...

Norfolk Southern is building upon its partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) with a new agreement to improve and expand passenger rail access in Western...

A historic collaboration between Norfolk Southern, the Historic Pullman Foundation (HPF), and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), will create an interactive rail exhibit at the...

Norfolk Southern has officially launched two new grant programs for first responders and community organizations across its 22-state network: the Safety First Grant Program and the Thriving...

Norfolk Southern Thoroughbred Scholar Alana Gulley of Atlanta was featured on the front page of The Atlanta Voice last week. Gulley, the stepdaughter of NS Supervisor Purchasing Edward “Ed”...

We’re developing the next generation of railroad talent, and Norfolk Southern recently hosted 21 students at our Decatur Terminal for a behind the scenes tour. They came from high schools from...

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear this week announced grants totaling $1.25 million to help pay for new signals, lights, and other safety improvements at 11 railroad crossings in eight Kentucky...

Distinguished HBCU, STEM, and Community Scholars from Norfolk Southern’s 2022 and 2023 classes of Thoroughbred Scholars visited Atlanta this week to be recognized and celebrated for their...

Representatives from Norfolk Southern’s J. Whitaker Group (JWG) Employee Resource Group (ERG) surprised the principals of Dunbar and Humphries Elementary Schools each with $50,000 gifts during...

Norfolk Southern has awarded a grant to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) program. These funds will support rail safety education and outreach to...

Penn State Altoona this week announced the winners of its fourth annual Women in Engineering Design Competition, hosted by Penn State Altoona’s Rail Transportation Engineering (RTE) program in...

Carl Dumas, Terminal Superintendent of our Lamberts Point facility in Norfolk, delivers our donation to U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Bobby Sherron, who accepted on behalf of the Hampton Roads Toys for...

Norfolk Southern has committed $750,000 to Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) create a new initiative for entrepreneurs in sustainability-focused technology. The ATDC...

Norfolk Southern Corporation has made a $2.5 million donation to Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) for the Children’s Pavilion, which opened its doors to inpatient mental...

Hurricane Ian was one of the strongest hurricanes to hit the United States. Several organizations, including the American Red Cross, have been on the ground assisting impacted communities as they...

To close out National Hunger Action Month, Norfolk Southern is committing $400,000 in grants to 31 food banks across our 22-state network. The funds and continued partnership with these food banks...

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) featured a special section entitled, “Atlanta and the Railroad: A Shared History,” which is sponsored by Norfolk Southern, and created via a partnership...

Norfolk Southern and Atlanta go way back. Throughout our railroad’s history, we’ve had a strong presence in the city and region. With a solid foundation in place, bringing 650 WPT, our new...