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BizNS presents an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities Norfolk Southern faces. It is produced by the Corporate Communications Department. Top stories from our current issue are below. View archives here. Comments or questions about BizNS? Email us.
On the leading edge: Research and tests helps NS improve safety, cut costs, get greener  Headquartered on the top floor of a red-brick office building in Roanoke, the employees in research and tests play a role in virtually every major initiative the railroad has going. Read more | Comment on this topic.
R&T works where the WILD things are The engineering brainiacs at Norfolk Southern’s research and tests group call it a WILD site where they  maintain a wheel impact load detector – or WILD. Read more | Comment on this topic.	NS 999: Horse of a different color After two years in the making, Norfolk Southern in late September publicly rolled out a battery-powered locomotive prototype that has the potential to transform freight rail transportation. Read more | Comment on this topic.
NS police are integral part of security at G-20 meeting When the top 20 world leaders representing 85 percent of the global economy decided to hold a summit in Pittsburgh, security was  priority one. For Norfolk Southern, security was complicated by the proximity of the railroad to the meeting site and the locations of NS facilities within the hot zone. Read more | Comment on this topic.
NS taps benefits of social media, creates guidelines for employees Norfolk Southern’s New Media Team is tackling projects that reflect both the promise and the potential peril of Web-based social media. Read more | Comment on this topic.	NS’ Social Computing Guidelines Read NS’ social media guidelines. Read more | Comment on this topic.
Trainyard Tech keeps the cars rolling Keeping rail cars moving to destination can be a tough job sometimes. Making this process more efficient is the goal of Trainyard Tech, a PC-based information system that controls humping operations. Read more | Comment on this topic.
TheFutureNeedsUs.com focuses on the benefits of partnerships and rail corridors NS has launched a new Web site focusing on the benefits of its corridor and public-private partnership projects. The Web site, TheFutureNeedsUs.com, describes projects to increase rail freight transportation capacity and improve mobility and the environment. Read more | Comment on this topic.	SPIRIT Award winners Norfolk Southern’s SPIRIT Award program recognizes the exceptional accomplishments of NS employees. Congratulations to these employees whose contributions were recognized in the third quarter. Read more | Comment on this topic.	Rousis receives Branding Hammer award from RTA The Railway Tie Association recognizes three individuals for their contributions to the tie industry annually. This year, the railroad recipient is Norfolk Southern’s Bill Rousis, director of purchasing Engineering. Read more | Comment on this topic.