NS to Compensate East Palestine Homeowners
Norfolk Southern (NS) will establish a fund to compensate homeowners in East Palestine, Ohio for property value diminution in response to the Feb. 3 derailment there, NS President and CEO Alan Shaw
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NS: Expanding Opportunity Through Our Supplier Diversity Program
Our supply base includes hundreds of small and diverse firms that provide a wide variety of products and services, such as engineering services, mechanical services, information technology, office furniture, construction, promotional items, and transportation services. We partner with such firms who are committed to providing new technology, innovation, and competitively priced, high-quality products and services.
NS Delivers $295,000 to Forest Management Programs
Norfolk Southern (NS) on April 28 reported donating $250,000 to American Forests and $45,000 to the Forest Landowners Foundation as part of its commitment to sustainability. The larger donation will go toward
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Alan Shaw: Together, There is No Limit to What We Can Accomplish
Upon his one-year anniversary as CEO, Alan Shaw penned an open letter to his Norfolk Southern colleagues: One year ago, I was given the honor to lead this tremendous Norfolk Southern team.
NS, SMART-TD Reach Tentative Agreement on Workplace Enhancements
Norfolk Southern (NS) and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers–Transportation Division (SMART-TD) have reached a system-wide tentative agreement that would offer “a comprehensive suite of new benefits and workplace enhancements to improve quality of life for NS’s conductors,” the Class I reported April 28.
NARS 2023 Annual Meeting: ‘A New Era in Railroading’
The North American Rail Shippers Association (NARS) will host its annual meeting May 24-26, 2023, in Chicago. This year’s theme is “A New Era in Railroading.”
NS, Trinity, GATX Earn Responsible Care® Awards
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has recognized Norfolk Southern (NS), Trinity Industries and GATX for safety and environmental stewardship as part of its 2023 Responsible Care® Awards program. Also, Nisus Corporation has
NS’s Shaw: ‘Focusing on Long-Term Priorities and Value’ (UPDATED, TD Cowen)
Norfolk Southern (NS) on April 26 reported first-quarter 2023 financial results reflecting an initial $387 million charge associated with the Feb 3 derailment in eastern Ohio. “From the beginning, we have been
Penn State Altoona Announces Women in Engineering Design Competition Winners
Penn State Altoona on April 24 announced the winners of its three-round, fourth Women in Engineering Design Competition, including Lilli Mohn and Jenicy Strong from Penn State Berks (First Prize, $3,000); Jasmin Khan and Sabiha Kermalli from Penn State Lehigh Valley (Second Prize, $2,000); and Lauren Stich and Myah Massiah from Penn State Altoona (Third Prize, $1,500).
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CEO PERSPECTIVE: Safety First, Safety Always
As part of a special series in Railway Age’s April 2023 issue, 13 chief executives of leading North American companies answer the single-most critical question: What is the biggest challenge facing the North American rail industry? Alan Shaw of Norfolk Southern is the fifth to share his perspective.