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Norfolk Southern (NS)

Class I freight railroad

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Headquarters: Atlanta, United States
Founded year: 1827
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 10,000+
Industry: Ground Freight & Logistics

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Latest news about Norfolk Southern (NS)

In short: NS reported strong Q2 earnings and faced growing opposition to its proposed $185 billion merger with Union Pacific from state officials.

Company announcements

Yesterday NS

Norfolk Southern gains SC Governor's support for merger

Gov. Henry McMaster urges the Surface Transportation Board to approve the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination, citing economic and supply chain benefits.

August 26 NS

Norfolk Southern supports Union Pacific merger application

NS and UP filed responses to STB challenges for their merger. They claim the deal benefits shippers, creates jobs, and improves supply chain efficiency.

August 19 NS

NS completes Lamberts Point living shoreline restoration

The project filters over 100 million gallons of water annually and protects rail infrastructure. It improves water quality and restores wildlife habitat.

July 29 NS

Norfolk Southern releases 2026 Forging a Better Tomorrow report

Highlights progress in safety, sustainability, and community, with $1B in infrastructure and record fuel efficiency.

Media coverage

Yesterday U.S. News & World Report

Norfolk Southern Sees Fuel Prices Weighing on Third Quarter Despite Freight Share Gains

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September 10 Logistics Management

BNSF pushes back on proposed UP-NS merger as CN outlines competitive access demands

Fort Worth, Texas-based Class I railroad BNSF Railway voiced its opposition to the proposed $85 billion Union Pacific (UP) merger with Norfolk Southern (NS), which...

September 10 Yahoo Finance

BNSF, CPKC, and CSX to request broad access to a combined UP-NS network

BNSF, CPKC and CSX want broad operating rights over a merged UP-NS network. The post BNSF, CPKC, and...

September 4 Railway Supply

UP-NS merger: coalition appeal and 102 Democrats’ letter

UP-NS merger opponents ask communities to join the review as 102 House Democrats press the STB on jobs, safety and ...

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