Norfolk Southern

Little Rock, Ark.-based analyst Stephens Inc. on April 4 released the results of a survey, Rail Shipper Survey on the Activist Campaign at NSC, conducted with Norfolk Southern shippers that…

With a proxy vote initiated by an activist-led investor group rapidly approaching, Norfolk Southern provided an update on April 4 highlighting recent operational changes and near-term priorities that are producing…

Norfolk Southern and CSX both serve the Port of Baltimore through several facilities handling several types of traffic. The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse shut down Port operations, which are…

At Norfolk Southern, ensuring safe operations is a shared responsibility across our organization. There is not one single solution when it comes to safety. We rely on our combined efforts…

BNSF releases 2023 economic development results. Also, CN earns a UPS service award; Norfolk Southern (NS) acquires a Chicago transload and warehouse facility and receives an $8.4 million Georgia Department…

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on March 28 named 21 voting members to the newly formed Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC).

Norfolk Southern (NS) pays tribute its first Black female crew; highlights the “strength” of its Board; and reports on improved safety, productivity and efficiency at its Dillard Yard in Savannah,…

The tragic early morning collapse of the I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge, which spans the Patapsco River, following a bridge strike by a container ship weighing 95,000 gross tons, has…

The National Transportation Safety Board on March 26 issued a Preliminary Report on its investigation of the March 2, 2024 collision and derailment of three Norfolk Southern trains on NS’s…

Norfolk Southern (NS) over the past year has partnered with grain customers to improve service and productivity, and those efforts have paid off, the Class I reported March 21. With…

Railway Age's Next-Gen Freight Rail 2024 Conference took place on March 12, 2024, at the Union League Club of Chicago. The annual event, attended by close to 200, featured Tracy…

Brandt expands its material handling division across Canada. Also, Union Railroad Company opens a new railcar repair facility in the Pittsburgh area.

Veteran railroad operating officer John Orr has departed Canadian Pacific Kansas City as Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer and joined Norfolk Southern as EVP and COO, effective immediately.…

Norfolk Southern (NS) announced that it has filed its definitive proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May…

Norfolk Southern’s (NS) proposed purchase of the approximately 337-mile, city of Cincinnati-owned Cincinnati Southern Railway (CSR) was approved by city voters on Nov. 7, 2023, and finalized March 15, 2024.

Norfolk Southern (NS) hires new corporate communications and compliance leaders. Also, Trifleet Leasing Holding B.V. (Trifleet), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chicago-based GATX Corporation, promotes a veteran employee to Managing…

CSX donates $10,000 to the Red Cross for storm relief efforts. Also, CN and Union Pacific (UP) are recognized by CDP as 2023 Supplier Engagement Leaders; CN sends a “supply…

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on March 14 announced that it has denied a motion for protective order filed by Union Pacific (UP) to keep certain required, temporary employment data…

A partnership of first responders and Norfolk Southern via the RapidSOS platform provides train consist information to in the event of a major derailment.

Union Pacific (UP) announces new intermodal service, honors employees for outstanding public safety commitment, and is named Railroad Carrier of the Year by MODE Global. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) is…