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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...

Award recognizes the safe handling of hazardous materials ATLANTA, September 27, 2024 – Norfolk Southern Corporation announced Tuesday that 47 of its customers have earned the 2023 Thoroughbred...

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...

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...

Significant capacity improvements will enhance critical rail corridor, open additional opportunities for statewide business and economic growth Norfolk Southern is investing to grow capacity on a...

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 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...

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...

Intermodal customers now have a reservation system, available through AccessNS, for scheduling their container deliveries...

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.