Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern Corporation is an American Class I freight railroad headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Formed in 1982 by the merger of Norfolk and Western Railway and Southern Railway, it operates 19,420 route miles across 22 eastern states and D.C., connecting to Canada and major ports. The company's services lude intermodal (containers/trailers), merchandise (chemicals, agriculture, consumer goods, metals), and coal transport, with segments focused on freight carloads and network efficiency. Norfolk Southern manages global supply chains via partnerships with ocean carriers and transload facilities, complying with FRA safety regulations and STB oversight. It invests in PTC technology and emissions reduction for sustainability. Following the 2023 East Palestine ident, it enhanced safety protocols. In 2024, Norfolk Southern reported revenues of $12.2 billion, a 1% decline, amid operational improvements and precision scheduled railroading.