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On January 10, Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw participated in a fireside chat with Adriene Bailey, a Partner in Oliver Wyman’s Transportation practice, at the Midwest Association...

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...

Railroaders across Norfolk Southern started the New Year off right through our Everything Starts with Safety 2024 Kickoff events. On January 2, our teams were raising awareness around the...

At Norfolk Southern, we're charting A Better Way Forward for our company, our customers, and the rail industry at large. By focusing on resilience and exceptional service, Team NS is driving...

Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins and VP Business Development and Real Estate Kathleen Smith were recently featured on the Northeast Association of...

Since installing a new speed controller for the hump at our Norris Yard in Irondale, Alabama, cars are rolling smoother, helping to ensure timely delivery for customers. The equipment safely...

Twenty teams comprised of over 660 dedicated railroaders make up our Capital Production Gangs. Together, they are the tip of the spear of our $1 billion annual investment in our infrastructure....

At Norfolk Southern, our success is powered by the hard work and dedication of our 20,000 railroaders. In 2023, Norfolk Southern was proud to see several members of Team NS receive industry...

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 plays a leading role in delivering the special freight that helps spread joy to millions of American households this time of year. Here’s a glimpse into the merry cargo our...

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

Yannik Thomas, Vice President Intermodal and Automotive Operations, has been named to International Rail Journal’s Annual Young Leaders in Rail list for his leadership, service, and...

To help reduce injury and death among teens due to car crashes, Norfolk Southern hosted the Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) Georgia Safe Driving Summit at our Atlanta headquarters. Over 60...

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...

A fluid and productive railroad is an efficient railroad. Over the past year, we’ve made substantial progress decongesting our rail yards by reducing the number of cars on our properties. Using...

We’re celebrating the exceptional service of our railroaders throughout our 22-state network. On November 2, we recognized six railroaders on our Great Lakes Division for their contributions...

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

Norfolk Southern President and CEO, Alan H. Shaw, addresses employees at a company-wide town hall on December 6, 2023. Norfolk Southern railroaders, from conductor trainees to the entire executive...

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...

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) recognized two senior Norfolk Southern environmental professionals this November for their achievements in environmental stewardship. Mark Dudle,...

Paul Duncan, Norfolk Southern’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Joe Gioe, Vice President, Transportation, discuss how we are demonstrating leadership to create and...

We’re committed to being an industry leader on safety and customer service, and technology is a key lever for us. We’ve begun implementation of Yard Planner, a new technology solution, at our...

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...