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...

After Hurricane Helene swept through the southeast in late September, bringing with it historic flooding, unprecedented damage, and unanticipated topography changes to parts of the region,...

At Norfolk Southern, safety is our top priority. As part of this objective, we are constantly seeking and implementing new strategies to ensure our team members return home in the same condition...

Norfolk Southern is proud to announce that members of the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers -...

Norfolk Southern is taking a proactive approach to keep America’s supply chain moving despite work stoppages at East Coast ports. We are committed to minimizing disruption and providing our...

Norfolk Southern representatives join state and local economic development allies at Country View Family Farms for ribbon-cutting ceremony. A partnership between Norfolk Southern, the North Shore...

The International Union of Railways (UIC) awarded Norfolk Southern the Sustainability Impact Award for achievements in climate change adaptation and resilience through our Living Shoreline...

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 is pleased to announce that members of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division/TCU (BRC) and the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) have voted to ratify their respective...

Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Ed Elkins, recently addressed the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to outline Norfolk Southern’s strategy for growth in...

Norfolk Southern proudly announces that two of its railroaders have been named 2024 Rising Stars by Progressive Railroading. Adam Motsinger and Jacob Elium received this year’s honor, placing...

At Norfolk Southern, we work with our labor unions year-round to advance safety, service, productivity, and growth. Our craft colleagues represent over 80 percent of our workforce and power the...

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’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...

Jason Pettway, Norfolk Southern’s Assistant Vice President Workplace Experience, was named to the Atlanta Business League’s 2024 Men of Influence list and honored during an award ceremony last...

Norfolk Southern’s Board of Directors is the backbone of our organization. To ensure we deliver on our commitment to strong corporate governance and risk management, our shareholders have...

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...

Key takeaways from Alan Shaw at the Southern Economic Development Council annual meeting Norfolk Southern representatives pictured from left to right: GVP Industrial Development Craig Hudson, Sr....

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 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...

As part of ongoing efforts to foster dialogue with our craft colleagues, the Mechanical team participated in shift change meetings at our Juniata Locomotive Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June....

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...

Jackie Corletto, Norfolk Southern AVP Sourcing, has been appointed Chair of the RailMarketplace Board (RMP) of Directors. Corletto, who joined Norfolk Southern in 1997 as a management trainee, has...

Our railroaders make a difference that extends beyond the freight we move. At NS, we know the service we provide our customers affects their operations, employees, and communities across our network.

Earlier this year, crew members at our Lamberts Point Coal Terminal in Norfolk, Virginia rapidly came together to meet the needs of a key customer following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key...

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’s operations and crew members are vital to supporting the world’s energy supply. Our Lamberts Point Coal Facility in Norfolk, Virginia, loads coal from mines throughout...

With more than 200 years of history spanning 22 states, Norfolk Southern boasts a proud legacy of multi-generational families working together on the railroad. This Father’s Day, we’re...

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...

A team of Marketing and Operations leaders have joined together to improve communication with Norfolk Southern’s partner driver community. The Driving Recognition, Innovation, and Value through...

WATCH: The Thoroughbred Locomotive is now in service Norfolk Southern is proud to introduce our all-new Thoroughbred Locomotive, a tribute to our railroaders, and inspired by the grit, heart, and...

Stefan Loeb and John Kingston on stage during the FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain conference. The FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain conference in Atlanta brought together industry leaders...

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...

Our dedicated team of Train and Engine employees travel throughout our 22-state network, delivering safe, reliable, and resilient service to our customers. Many spend nights away from their homes...

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...

Norfolk Southern hosted our annual Short Line Conference on May 14, bringing together nearly 200 representatives from our extensive network of more than 270 short line partners. Ed Elkins, EVP and...

Richard Scott, a 26-year employee of Norfolk Southern, has been selected for the 2024 Employee Veteran Leadership Awards presented by Military Friendly. The awards recognize veterans who have a...

Norfolk Southern’s Nabanita Nag, Executive Vice President Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer, has been named an Atlanta Business Chronicle 2024 Corporate Counsel Award Honoree. Nag was...

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...

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...

Ed Boyle, VP Engineering, a 30-year veteran of Norfolk Southern, was recognized by Railway Age as one of ten Influential Leaders for 2024. Honorees were selected through the publication’s...

The arrival of Norfolk Southern railcars at Nestle Purina PetCare's new factory in Eden, North Carolina on April 25 represented a significant milestone for both of our companies. This news comes...

As part of our mission to set the gold standard for safety in the rail industry, Norfolk Southern is always looking for innovative opportunities to engage front line railroaders in the continuous...

A recently deployed Operations task force has achieved a series of improvements at our Conway Yard’s locomotive shop in Pennsylvania. The Atlanta-based task force is comprised of leaders charged...

Railway Track and Structures (RT&S) has named Katherine Barry, Senior Manager, Signal and Electrical Engineering, to their 10 Under 40 list. The recognition honors rail professionals for...

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has named Norfolk Southern Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Mike McClellan to its newly created Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC)....

We are engaging our frontline leaders across Norfolk Southern to help build effective communication with their teams, while encouraging continuous improvement and feedback. These comprehensive...

Norfolk Southern VP Intermodal Automotive Marketing Shawn Tureman took the stage at TPM24, a premier transportation conference in Long Beach, California. The event served as a platform for...