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Recently, Norfolk Southern announced details on a new benefit that offers many of our Train and Engine (T&E) railroaders additional time off for up to three scheduled routine and preventative...

On March 21, Norfolk Southern introduced the first in a series of new safety training courses for first responders based in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The free trainings focused on...

Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw discussed the derailment and company’s efforts support the East Palestine community in an interview with Bloomberg. Excerpts are below. You’ve said...

Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw discussed NS’ efforts to remove contaminated soil from the derailment site, as well as the company’s commitment to the East Palestine community in...

Congratulations to Will DeShazor, AVP Terminal Operations for Intermodal and Automotive, who was selected as one of 25 “Fast Trackers” by Railway Age. The eighth annual award recognizes...

Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw was recently named alongside Georgia public servants, business executives, philanthropic leaders, and educational experts on the "100 Most Influential...

Comprehensive investments in our infrastructure ensure a safe, reliable, and resilient railroad

Making it happen isn’t just our priority, it’s our privilege On January 18, 2023, Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw participated in a “fireside chat” with Adriene Bailey,...

Accelerating Sustainability Together NS Hosts Inaugural Thoroughbred Sustainability Award Winners in Atlanta Earlier this week, Norfolk Southern hosted the Thoroughbred Sustainability Partner...

Meet some of our crew from Luther Yard in St. Louis, Missouri Our Luther Yard in St. Louis, Missouri, is an important point in our network, serving 17 customers and class traffic for 23...

“You have to give Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw a standing ovation for his performance at the railroad’s investor day last month.” In his latest column, Bill Stephens of Trains focused on...

In the logistics and transportation industry, connections matter. That is why we work day-in and day-out to ensure Norfolk Southern’s rail network is strategically positioned to connect our...

Twelve NS railroaders will have their photos featured in the 2023 edition The Norfolk Southern calendar has made its return. Twelve NS employees are featured in the calendar after their photos...

Currently ranked the No. 8 container port in the U.S., South Carolina Ports (SCPorts) owns and operates the Port of Charleston, Port of Georgetown, Inland Port Greer, and Inland Port Dillon. Along...

C.H. Robinson has named Norfolk Southern as their 2022 Railroad of the Year. C.H. Robinson is an intermodal solutions provider, and their award has recognized carriers, railroads, vendors, and...

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...

CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco reports the Port of New York/New Jersey has moved the most containers among U.S. ports for the fourth month in a row, resulting in the doubling of rail freight on the...

Out of more than 1,700 locations, Norfolk Southern’s Thoroughbred Bulk Transfer (TBT) terminal in Elizabeth, New Jersey was recently named no. 1 on Commtrex’s Top 10 Transloading list....

This week, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) and Amtrak celebrate the 10th Anniversary of state-funded rail service between Norfolk and Washington, DC. The service, made possible...

Norfolk Southern was recently ranked among Newsweek’s “America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023.” The ranking is a testament to Norfolk Southern’s dedication to environmental...

Norfolk Southern President & CEO Alan Shaw joined Jim Cramer’s Mad Money on CNBC after the company’s Investor Day to recap the day’s announcements and share his optimism for Norfolk...

Norfolk Southern hosted our first Investor Day since 2019, at our corporate headquarters in Atlanta. During the day’s event, Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan H. Shaw laid out the...

Recently, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Georgia chapter hosted the Chrysalis Awards at the corporate headquarters of Interface, Inc. in Atlanta. Norfolk Southern took home the top award...

Norfolk Southern recently joined South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, President and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority Barbara Melvin, and other public sector partners to celebrate the...

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 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Cindy Sanborn spoke at Railway Age’s “Women in Rail” virtual conference this Thursday. Railway Age has formally honored...

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...

On October 31, 2017, passenger rail service returned to Roanoke for the first time since 1979. Over the past five years, more than 879,000 passengers have traveled the corridor between Roanoke and...

The East Coast continues to dominate in the movement of trade, with the Port of New York and New Jersey taking the top spot as the nation’s busiest seaport for a second-consecutive month. It...

Norfolk Southern President & CEO Alan Shaw appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” following the company’s third quarter earnings announcement. Interviewed by CNBC’s Morgan Brennan and...

TOP|SPG progress, conductor hiring efforts lead strong performance across network Following the rollout of TOP|SPG in June, the NS team has been laser-focused on executing and refining our new...

NewCold, an automated storage and cold chain logistics firm founded in the Netherlands with a North American base in Chicago, reported on Oct. 24 that it would build and operate a large-scale...

Last week, Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer Annie Adams was honored as one of the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2022 Women of Influence. The award honors...

Norfolk Southern is offering a new grain export service to the Port of New York and New Jersey ahead of the US Midwest soybean and corn harvest. The additional routing comes as ag shippers seek...

Recognizing the importance of manufacturing to NS’ success and our nation’s economic prosperity By EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins Did you know for every $1 spent in manufacturing,...

Elkins to contribute to manufacturing policy, provide expertise to a growing customer base for NS The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has selected Norfolk Southern’s Chief Marketing...

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 class of 2022 interns enjoyed an afternoon of festivities at the Atlanta headquarters Each summer, Norfolk Southern hosts an internship program to give college students and recent college...

We are installing six new, fully electric cranes at our Austell Intermodal terminal that will be operational by the end of this year. These electric cranes will allow us to both reduce our carbon...

After months of hard work, collaboration, and customer conversations, Norfolk Southern has officially launched TOP|SPG. Our new operating plan is designed to improve service, enhance productivity,...

Thoroughbred team leads the day on Wall Street Cover image: Members of the Norfolk Southern team, including President & CEO Alan Shaw, ring the bell to start the day of trading on the NYSE. This...

Over the past several months, Norfolk Southern has been working hard to increase our pace of hiring, which has also increased the size of our training classes. In fact, we have more active...

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...

The customer is at the center of everything we do at Norfolk Southern. We have launched NSites to aid in enhancing transparency and simplicity during the site selection process. NSites is a...

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...