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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...

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,...

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...

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 47th Street Intermodal Terminal in Chicago, Illinois. In our continuous effort to enhance the efficiency and reliability of intermodal freight transport, Norfolk Southern will...

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 has made this year’s Reuters Automotive D.R.I.V.E Honours shortlist. The global awards celebrate innovation, commitment, impact, and leadership within the automotive industry....

Site rendering of the Blue Ridge Connector, sourced through the Georgia Ports Authority on August 7, 2024. In December 2023, a major enhancement to Northeast Georgia’s link to the global supply...

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 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...

Norfolk Southern harnesses the combined power of people, technology, and innovation to drive the future of freight transportation. From advancing productivity, safety, and reliability to enhancing...

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...

Employees at our Juniata Locomotive Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania modernize a locomotive. Norfolk Southern is committed to reducing our fuel consumption to create value for customers while...

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....

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...

Norfolk Southern President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Shaw recently sat down with David Novak, co-founder and former CEO of YUM! Brands Inc., to talk leadership on Novak’s podcast, How...

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 President & CEO Alan Shaw joined CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” Friday following the company’s second quarter earnings announcement. “We’re doing exactly what we said...

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 earned the Toyota Logistics Services’ (TLS) Environmental Leadership Award for its inaugural Climate Transition Plan (CTP) and the Kaizen Award for continuous improvement...

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....

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...

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...

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...

As a leading provider of freight-rail service — the most sustainable mode of moving freight over land — Norfolk Southern plays a crucial role in reducing global supply-chain emissions and...

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.

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...

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 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...

In freight logistics, innovation and efficiency are paramount, and Norfolk Southern is always readying to meet the future needs of the global supply chain.

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...

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...

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...

Our newly established Network Operations Center (NOC) war room is fast-tracking performance improvements throughout our 22-state network. Located at our Atlanta headquarters, the war room is...

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...

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...

For the second consecutive year, Norfolk Southern has earned a spot on USA TODAY's prestigious America's Climate Leaders list for 2024. This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to...

Norfolk Southern Chief Operating Officer John Orr detailed efforts by the NS team to advance key performance indicators (KPIs), as well as opportunities to grow and drive further efficiencies for...

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...

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...

At $40 billion, the North American intermodal market is the largest in the world, and globally, 95 percent of all manufactured goods are moved in a container at some point in their supply chain...

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...

(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...

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 and Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) are collaborating to improve operations and productivity. The result is smoother operations and better customer service. The two railroads...

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...

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...

Norfolk Southern’s Lamberts Point Coal Facility is the Northern Hemisphere’s largest, facility for loading coal. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, Lamberts Point Pier 6 operates 24/7 and...

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...

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...

Norfolk Southern COO John Orr sat down with UBS on Monday to share the operational enhancements underway across our network, and our work to close the margin gap with peers and create long-term...

Facility to provide products for more than 300 McDonald’s restaurants in the Southeast The Anderson-DuBose Company, Inc., a leading food service distribution company that serves McDonald’s and...

Norfolk Southern recently provided an update on its safety and service initiatives in a letter to federal transportation officials. The letter, addressed to Secretary of Transportation Pete...

Norfolk Southern recently welcomed a delegation from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), including NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons, to our operations in Baltimore. We proudly keep...

Tool provides customers access to customized data to track sustainability progress, emissions savings by shipping via rail This Earth Day and every day, Norfolk Southern is committed to helping...

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...

Norfolk Southern’s second Digital Train Inspection (DTI) Portal has been deployed this month in Jackson, Georgia, where approximately 19 trains pass through daily. This is the first DTI portal...

Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw and COO John Orr joined Scott Group from Wolfe Research in New York on Wednesday. Together, they discussed the state of the industry and how Norfolk Southern is...

Norfolk Southern is pleased to announce the merger of our wholly owned subsidiaries, Triple Crown Services Company and Thoroughbred Direct Intermodal Services, Inc. Effective April 1, the newly...

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...

John Orr, Norfolk Southern’s new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, spent part of his first week on the job meeting railroaders and reinforcing safety as our top priority. In...

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)....

In a recent interview, John Orr, executive vice president and chief operating officer, shared his vision for Norfolk Southern’s Operations. That included the importance of working with labor...

In response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, Norfolk Southern is taking proactive steps to mitigate supply chain disruption and ensure uninterrupted service for our customers. Just this...

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has greenlit an $8.4 million grant to Norfolk Southern’s McDonough infrastructure improvement project in Henry County. This initiative,...

Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw sat down with CNBC’s Jim Cramer on his Mad Money program Wednesday to discuss Norfolk Southern’s balanced strategy and plan to deliver long-term value. Shaw...

Norfolk Southern’s Dillard Yard in Savannah, Georgia is building on the safe, reliable, and resilient service they provide to customers. This includes enhancing communication, productivity, and...

Part of delivering safe, reliable, and resilient service for our customers is continuously enhancing our productivity together. With that goal in mind, our Operations and Marketing teams have...

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...

Last week, Norfolk Southern hosted its second annual Thoroughbred Sustainability Partner Awards. The awards honor 13 partner companies that are leading the way with sustainability achievements...

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...

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,...

Norfolk Southern representatives at Georgia Southern University’s 2024 Parker College of Business Gala Norfolk Southern was recently honored with the Outstanding Corporate Partner Award by...

Our Maintenance of Way & Structures (MW&S) team in the Coastal Division reached two significant safety milestones in the past three months. As of February 22, the team has clocked two injury free...

Norfolk Southern EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins recently joined William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief of Railway Age, on Rail Group On Air, a podcast hosted jointly by Railway Age, RT&S,...

On February 29, 2024, Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw participated in a fireside chat with Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, at the Southeast...

Norfolk Southern’s Marketing division is announcing changes regarding its leadership team and structure. The personnel changes showcase the versatility of our team’s expertise, and the...

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...

Norfolk Southern reached a significant construction milestone in Ohio, completing a railroad bridge replacement in Conneaut. This replacement marks the completion of several major Ohio...

As a leader in the rail industry, Norfolk Southern is constantly innovating to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of shipping by rail. A key part of that is formulating RailPulse. This is a...

Norfolk Southern hosts the Atlanta Chapter of the Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals for their largest, post-pandemic in-person meeting. Norfolk Southern Marketing leaders recently...

Sitting just two miles from the heart of downtown Macon, Brosnan Yard is an economic lynchpin for the southeastern United States, connecting manufacturers in the southeast to markets all over the...

Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins recently updated investors on our 2024 outlook and growth opportunities. During the fourth quarter and full-year...