Norfolk Southern Railroad

Overview

Norfolk Southern Railroad is a leading freight railroad company in North America, with a history that dates back to the early 19th century. Formed in 1982 from the merger of Southern Railway and Norfolk & Western Railway, it operates primarily in 22 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, it ranks among the five largest railroad operators in North America by revenue, with a market capitalization of approximately $58 billion as of early 2024.

The company provides a range of freight transportation services, handling goods such as industrial products, agricultural commodities, automotive parts, and chemicals. Operating an extensive rail network, it offers a sustainable alternative to trucking and emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and sustainability. Norfolk Southern invests in advanced technologies to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact, serving a diverse customer base with reliable and efficient services tailored to industry needs.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 800-453-2530
• Website: nscorp.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/norfolk-southern-railroad

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Truck transportation
• Transportation services
• Rail transportation
• Edge computing
• IT services
• Industrial logistics
• Freight car management
• Merchandise freight
• Rail network
• Emissions reduction
• Equipment utilization
• Rail industry innovation
• Rail safety compliance
• Transport technology
• Locomotive maintenance
• Supply chain
• Locomotives
• Sustainability initiatives
• Environmental responsibility
• Railway environmental impact
• B2B
• Machine learning
• Railroad services
• Rail freight efficiency
• Government
• Rail industry
• Cargo transportation
• Supply chain management
• Locomotive fleet
• Rail freight services
• Safety technology
• Transport planning
• Rail freight
• Rail safety technology
• Rail network optimization
• Rail safety
• Green logistics
• Railway infrastructure
• Freight rail
• Transportation & logistics
• Cargo handling
• AI technology
• Rail network expansion
• Logistics
• Freight cars
• Coal transportation
• Network management
• Railway sustainability
• Locomotive automation
• Safety compliance
• Intermodal logistics
• Railroad transportation
• AI
• Sustainability
• Railway operations
• IT outsourcing
• Freight logistics
• Route miles
• Transport infrastructure
• Route optimization
• Intermodal transportation
• Railway emissions targets
• Services
• Rail network management
• Distribution
• Information technology & services
• Artificial intelligence
• Logistics & supply chain
• Environmental services
• Renewables & environment
• Outsourcing/offshoring

Technologies Used

• Atlassian Cloud
• Figma
• Mapbox
• Microsoft Office 365
• React Redux
• Remote
• SAP
• Tableau

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• The Cincinnati Southern Railway Corp.