Archived News Releases
21st Century Steam excursion trips planned for 2013
February 4, 2013 - NORFOLK, VA. - The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) and the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society (FWRHS), in partnership with Norfolk Southern Corporation, will host 21st Century Steam excursion trips in Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania in the Spring of 2013.
Jerry Hall to head Norfolk Southern intermodal operations; Bob Huffman retires
January 23, 2013 - NORFOLK, VA. - Jerry W. Hall has been named vice president intermodal operations to succeed Robert E. Huffman, who is retiring Feb. 1.
Norfolk Southern reports fourth-quarter 2012 and full-year results
January 22, 2013 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern Corporation today reported fourth-quarter 2012 net income of $413 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, compared with $480 million, or $1.42 per diluted share, earned in the fourth quarter of 2011.Net income for 2012 was $1.7 billion, or $5.37 per diluted share, compared with $1.9 billion, or $5.45 per diluted share, earned in 2011.
Norfolk Southern declares quarterly dividend
January 22, 2013 - Norfolk Southern declares quarterly dividend
NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern Corporation today announced the regular quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share on its common stock, payable on March 11, to stockholders of record on Feb. 1.
Norfolk Southern's new Pennsylvania rail-truck terminal speeds freight and benefits the environment
January 21, 2013 - GREENCASTLE, PA. - Norfolk Southern today opened its third Crescent Corridor intermodal facility, a new $97 million terminal in South Central Pennsylvania that advances the companys multi-state rail infrastructure initiative connecting the Southeast and the Northeast
Norfolk Southern to host fourth-quarter 2012 earnings conference call
January 7, 2013 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern Corporation will present its fourth-quarter 2012 earnings on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. EST via teleconference and live Internet webcast.
Norfolk Southern facilitates $2.1 billion in industrial investment in 2012
January 4, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern Corporation participated in the location of 64 new industries and the expansion of 30 existing industries along its rail lines in 2012.
Norfolk Southern names Elizabeth Kennedy Lawlor to lead government relations efforts in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee
December 12, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Elizabeth Kennedy Lawlor has been named resident vice president government relations for Norfolk Southern Corp. Headquartered in Montgomery, Ala...
Norfolk Southern welcomes Amtrak Virginia to Norfolk
December 10, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - A locomotive simulator, a vintage double-decker dome car, and Brainy, a public safety mascot that encourages people to train your brain to be smart at railroad crossings, ...
Norfolk Southern completes major upgrade of export coal facility
November 29, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern has completed a major upgrade to its Lamberts Point export coal transload facility in Norfolk, positioning it to remain the largest and fastest coal transload facility in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Nature Conservancy and Norfolk Southern Foundation Team Up to Restore Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
November 26, 2012 - Richmond and Norfolk, VA - Norfolk Southern Foundation is continuing its generous support of The Nature Conservancy and its restoration efforts in the Dismal Swamp with a new $25,000 grant.
Norfolk Southern names Atlanta rail welding plant in honor of late engineering executive
November 16, 2012 - ATLANTA - At a dedication ceremony here Nov. 10, Norfolk Southern named its rail welding facility after the late Hubert L. Rose, who retired from Norfolk Southern as senior assistant vice president maintenance of way and structures and planning in 1991, after a 43-year career with the company.
Norfolk Southern increases its Hurricane Sandy relief support
November 9, 2012 - The Norfolk Southern Foundation is increasing its support of American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy relief work.
Norfolk Southern named to Top 100 Military Friendly Employers list by G.I. Jobs magazine
November 8, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern has been named one of the nations Top 100 Military Friendly Employers® by G.I. Jobs. The magazine's 10th annual list recognizes companies with the best military recruiting and hiring practices.
Boldly-painted Norfolk Southern locomotive honors military veterans everywhere
November 6, 2012 - ALTOONA, PA. and NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern is placing a one-of-a-kind Veterans Locomotive into freight service on its system to honor people who have served in the military and reserves, especially those employed by the railroad.
Norfolk Southern 2012 sustainability report details five-year progress on environmental stewardship
November 06, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern Corp. has issued its fifth annual corporate sustainability report, documenting progress on the railroads efforts to reduce its business impacts on the environment.
Norfolk Southern aids in Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts
November 2, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - The Norfolk Southern Foundation is making an immediate gift of $100,000 to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts.
Norfolk Southern CFO to address Goldman Sachs Global Industrials Conference 2012
November 1, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - John P. Rathbone, executive vice president finance and chief financial officer of Norfolk Southern Corporation, will address the Goldman Sachs Global Industrials Conference 2012 at 10:15 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, in Boston.
Engineering leader Drake retires at Norfolk Southern;
Wheeler and Evans named to key operations positions
October 25, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern Corp. announced that Timothy J. Drake, vice president engineering, is retiring Oct. 31.
Norfolk Southern reports third-quarter 2012 results
NORFOLK, VA. - For the third quarter of 2012, Norfolk Southern reported net income of $402 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, 27 percent lower compared with $554 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2011. "Third-quarter results reflect weak market conditions, which resulte...
Norfolk Southern declares quarterly dividend
October 23, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern Corporation today announced the regular quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share on its common stock, payable on Dec. 10, to stockholders of record on Nov. 2.
Norfolk Southern tops all railroads in 2012 Newsweek Green Rankings
October 23, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA - Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) topped all railroads in the 2012 Newsweek Green Rankings released this week and moved up 217 spots from its 2011 ranking to 181 on Newsweeks U.S. 500 list.
Birmingham Regional Intermodal Facility brings cleaner, greener transportation options to Alabama
October 17, 2012 - MCCALLA, ALA. - Norfolk Southern CEO Wick Moorman and Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley joined federal, state, and local officials and business leaders today for the opening of the Birmingham Regional Intermodal Facility in McCalla.
Norfolk Southern to host third-quarter 2012 earnings conference call
October 8, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern Corporation will present its third-quarter 2012 earnings on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. EDT via teleconference and live Internet webcast.
Norfolk Southern to increase maximum speeds for Amtrak trains between Norfolk and Petersburg
October 4, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. In preparation for the start of Amtrak passenger rail service between Norfolk and Richmond in December, Amtrak will begin operating trains to qualify train crews at 79 mph beginning in mid-October.
Rail-delivered sand will move faster through upgraded terminal
September 28, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Trains hauling sand used in extracting natural gas from the Marcellus Shale formation soon will have the ability to unload five times faster thanks to a $20 million upgrade at the Horseheads (N.Y.) Sand & Transloading Terminal (HOST).
Norfolk Southern improves its score in 2012 Carbon Disclosure Project report
September 19, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA - Underscoring a record of continuous improved performance in corporate environmental responsibility and in reducing its carbon footprint, Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE: NSC) has achieved its best-ever score
Norfolk Southern expects third quarter results to be below third quarter 2011
September 19, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA - Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) announced that third quarter 2012 earnings are expected to be in the range of $1.18 to $1.25 per diluted share ...
Ecological gem Brosnan Forest hosts second railroad sustainability symposium sponsored by Norfolk Southern and GE Transportation
September 18, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA - Sponsors Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE: NSC) and GE Transportation (NYSE: GE) today kick off the second Railroad Sustainability Symposium ...
Norfolk Southern CFO to address 2012 Citi Global Industrials Conference
September 12, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - John P. Rathbone, executive vice president finance and chief financial officer of Norfolk Southern Corporation, will address the 2012 Citi Global Industrials Conference ...
Norfolk Southern supports storm recovery in Louisiana and Mississippi with $100,000 contribution to Red Cross
August 31, 2012 - The Norfolk Southern Foundation is committing $100,000 in emergency funding to the American Red Cross in Louisiana and Mississippi ...
Norfolk Southern chief marketing officer to address Dahlman Rose and Co.
and Deutsche Bank conferences
August 24, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA - Donald W. Seale, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Norfolk Southern Corporation, will participate in two upcoming conferences ...
Norfolk Southern announces expiration of early exchange period of previously announced exchange offers
August 16, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern Corporation today announced the expiration of the early exchange period in connection with its offers to certain eligible holders to exchange outstanding debt securities ...
Norfolk Southern announces pricing of previously announced exchange offers and interest rate for new notes
August 15, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern today announced the pricing of its offers to certain eligible holders to exchange outstanding debt securities ...
Norfolk Southern highlights economic development in new television ad
August 13, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern today launches a new television commercial that showcases the railroads role as a creator of economic possibilities - a powerful force for growth among the industries and communities served by the line.
Trees and trains: Norfolk Southern and GreenTrees launch conservation program thats good for business, good for the environment
June 20, 2011 - YAZOO CITY, MISS. - Trees and trains: Norfolk Southern and GreenTrees launch conservation program thats good for business, good for the environment
Norfolk Southern announces private exchange offers
August 2, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern Corporation announced today the commencement of offers to certain eligible holders of the Company's outstanding debt securities ...
Norfolk Southern raises quarterly dividend and increases stock repurchase program
August 1, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern Corporation announced that its Board of Directors today voted to increase the regular quarterly dividend on the company's common stock ...
Norfolk Southern names Rathbone and Squires to new responsibilities
August 1, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE: NSC) announced two personnel changes to broaden the experience of its senior management team.
Norfolk Southern supports coal customers with $20.5 million of track work in Pennsylvania
July 30, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern recently completed $20.5 million of track, bridge, and signal improvements along its major coal line through the Monongahela Valley in a record seven days.
Norfolk Southern Chief Information Officer to address Jefferies 2012 Global Industrial and A&D Conference
July 26, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Deb Butler, executive vice president planning and chief information officer for Norfolk Southern Corporation, will address the Jefferies 2012 Global Industrial and A&D Conference in New York City at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012.
Norfolk Southern reports second-quarter earnings
July 24, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - For the second quarter of 2012, Norfolk Southern reported net income of $524 million, 6 percent lower than $557 million for the second quarter 2011.
Norfolk Southern supports storm recovery in West Virginia with $50,000 contribution to Red Cross
July 18, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - The Norfolk Southern Foundation is committing $50,000 in emergency funding to the American Red Cross of West Virginia.
Norfolk Southern to host second-quarter 2012 earnings conference call
NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern Corporation will present its second-quarter 2012 earnings on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. EDT via teleconference and live Internet webcast. The company will issue its earnings results shortly after market close on July 24. Those interested in participating vi...
Track heritage locomotives, report safety issues on upgraded Norfolk Southern app
July 02, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA - Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has released an upgrade to its mobile app featuring the ability to track and report sightings of the companys 30th anniversary heritage locomotive fleet and to report safety issues to company police.
Norfolk Southern rings The Closing Bell® to commemorate 30 years
June 5, 2012 - NEW YORK, N.Y. - Norfolk Southern rang The Closing Bell® on the New York Stock Exchange today in recognition of the 30th anniversary of the listing of the corporation's securities.
Schedule announced for Norfolk Southern Heritage Locomotive family portrait
June 12, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern and the North Carolina Transportation Museum have announced the daily schedule for the display of the Norfolk Southern Heritage Locomotive fleet at the museum in Spencer, N.C., on July 3 and 4
Hampton Roads shared services project identifies ways to reduce costs
June 6, 2012 - NORFOLK, Va. - The three largest cities in South Hampton Roads have come together with the region's Fortune 500 companies to find ways to make government more efficient for its citizens, providing the best services for their tax dollars.
On its 30th anniversary, Norfolk Southern says thank you
June 1, 2012 - NORFOLK, VA. -- Norfolk Southern marks its 30th anniversary today, acknowledging the people and organizations who have made possible the company's growth.
Norfolk Southern receives its 11th TRANSCAER National Achievement Award
April 27, 2011 - NORFOLK, VA. - Norfolk Southern receives its 11th TRANSCAER National Achievement Award
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