Financial Highlights
Chairman's Letter To Stockholders
Safe, service-oriented rail transportation is the future,
and NS people share a vision to make the Thoroughbred the carrier of choice.
New Norfolk Southern System
Pursuing Growth Through Balanced Rail Competition
Reflecting its leadership role in railroading, NS secures
an agreement to divide Conrail's routes and assets, which will restore
balanced, competitive rail service in the Northeast.
NS And Conrail People Prepare For The Future
People, planning, investment, and technology are the focal
points as NS prepares to integrate a large portion of Conrail operations
into the NS system.
Service: Going Beyond The Expected
At NS, rail service is more than supplying dependable and
on-time transportation. It's about knowing our customers' businesses,
understanding their needs, helping them manage flows of supplies, finding
ways they can maximize their use of rail, and encouraging development
of transportation networks.
NS Grows Through Service
NS serves many markets, all with different characteristics
and needs. It takes understanding and precise planning to provide good
service to each of them.
NS Is Recognized For Performance
Customers and others recognize NS for outstanding service
and overall excellence.
Employee Commitment Makes Safety Process Successful
The safety process is just the framework; employees are
the ones responsible for its substance, direction, and vitality.
1997: The Year In Review
Railway revenues increase $122 million, setting a record
for the company. NS reaches agreement to sell North American Van Lines.
Financial Overview
Income from railway operations was a record $1.2 billion,
up 4% compared with 1996.
Eleven-Year Financial Review
Management's Discussion And Analysis
Consolidated Financial Statements
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
Report Of Management
Report Of Independent Auditors
Board Of Directors
Management Committee And Officers
Quarterly Financial Data
Glossary Of Terms
Stockholder Information
Reader Survey
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