6/22 - Independence Day Holiday Operations

In observance of the Independence Day Holiday, Norfolk Southern will curtail freight operations beginning 7:00 AM on Saturday, July 4, and resume normal operations at 7:00 AM, Sunday , July 5. Interline gateways will remain open for traffic delivered from connecting carriers and passenger trains will continue to operate through the Holiday.

Customers with critical shipments, particularly unit trains, where customer operations will continue through the holiday, should contact their Customer Service or Marketing Representative regarding service requirements.

Where local service (set/pull) will be required through the holiday period or for questions regarding specific shipments, customers are encouraged to contact their Central Yard Operations or Customer Service representative.

Customer Service – 800 635.5768
Central Yard Operations – 800 898.4296

Government & Railway Equipment

Truckload Delivery, Railcar Economy

Whether you’re a Power Projection Platform with a state-of-the-art Rail Mobility Area, or a National Guard unit without rail, our extensive rail network throughout the Eastern United States offers our customers the ability to utilize numerous transload locations to take advantage of lower rail rates.

Efficient access to your east coast export destinations, as well as import shipping and domestic distribution channels
The convenience of truck delivery combined with long-haul rail economy, providing the lowest cost transportation solution
Inventory management and quality control as part of your transportation process
Expanded market reach into non-rail served locations
Fleet of ramp cars

Consistent Transportation Service to Meet Your Deployment Schedule

Moving shipments in a “time-definite” manner is essential to the ultimate success of the war fighter. We’ll work with you to meet planned vessel schedules by providing consistent transit times. Throughout the transportation process, you’ll have complete visibility of your supply chain. You’ll be able to track your shipments from origin installation to destination installation or port 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Custom Handling of Returning Shipments and Our Domestic Distribution Network

Our NS Government team provides customized solutions to meet your strategic seaport to military installations across the country. Our network supply chain technology and strategic partnerships allow us to offer a complete suite of services ranging from carload direct to local door-to-door delivery. Throughout the process, integrated shipment and inventory management systems give you a single end-to-end view of your supply chain.

Norfolk Southern Offers Customized Solutions

SDDC, DLA and other Government agencies can improve the quality and speed of shipments by improving the flow of information and products. When your shipments are ready for deployment, NS’ Government team will work with your to get it to the right location, when you need it. We focus on creating supply chain solutions that lower total delivery cost and improve delivery reliability.

We Can Provide:

Customized Intermodal solutions
Loading, tie-down, and unloading services
Hands-on technical assistance and support
Truckload pickup and delivery
Real-time supply chain visibility
Performance management reporting
Shipment tracking and tracing
Customer service support
Freight payment and invoicing
Consolidated billing

We want to keep the war fighter supplied, capable, and ready for any challenge. Our Government Team is dedicated to creating Transportation Value for the U.S. Armed Forces. Talk to us about how we can create an optimal transportation plan for your installation.