Shipper Survey Indicates ‘Significant Concern’ Over NS Takeover Attempt

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 indicates a

NS Progress Report Shows Improving Metrics

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 “tangible results.”

How NS is Responding to the Key Bridge Collapse (Updated)

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 very slowly

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Delivering the Gold Standard: Railway Age CEO Perspectives on Safety

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 and essential

Investments from BNSF customers and supply chain partners totaled more than $4.1 billion in 2023—the largest made in new or expanded facilities in the past five years, the Class I railroad reported April 1. (BNSF Photograph)

Class I Briefs: BNSF, CN, NS, UP

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 of Transportation (GDOT) grant for its McDonough passing track improvement project; and Union Pacific (UP) Executive Vice President, Marketing and Sales Kenny Rocker provides a railroad status report.

STB Appoints Inaugural PRAC Members (UPDATED 4/2)

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

“Congratulations to Conductor Thara Hall and Engineer Courtney Thompson for making history as the first Black female crew in Columbia, South Carolina!” NS reported via social media on March 26. (Photograph Courtesy of NS)

Class I Briefs: NS, CN

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, Ga. Also, CN releases a new Indigenous Relations Policy in support of its commitment to Reconciliation, and earns a 2023 Logistics Partners Award from LP Building Solutions.

Bridge Collapse Shuts Down Port of Baltimore (UPDATED 3/27)

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 brought the

NTSB Issues Prelim Report on NS Three-Train Accident

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 Allentown Road

“With the increase in train size, our [grain] customers will now have to plan and coordinate their operations around fewer trains,” said Ed Elkins, NS Chief Marketing Officer. “This creates new opportunities to explore ways we can leverage the capacity this frees up for both the customer and Norfolk Southern.” (NS Photograph)

NS Optimizing Grain Service

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 each loaded train, NS is now moving 23% more grain.

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