Latest Norfolk Southern News & Updates
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Class I freight railroad
norfolksouthern.com- Headquarters
- Atlanta, United States
- Founded year
- 1827
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 10,000+
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Latest news about Norfolk Southern (NS)
In short: NS faced opposition from competitors, unions, and shippers regarding its proposed $85 billion merger with Union Pacific while reporting lower profit.
Company announcements
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NS opens applications for 2026 Trades on Track Scholarships
NS awards 50 scholarships of $5,000 each, doubling investment from 2025, in partnership with SKILLED Nation to support skilled trades careers.
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Norfolk Southern submits amended merger application with Union Pacific
Estimates $3.5 billion annual shipper savings, growth, and 1,200 new union jobs. Enhances competition and supply chain efficiency.
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Norfolk Southern launches Cincinnati-Atlanta intermodal service
The service connects high-demand markets using existing infrastructure, supports bidirectional freight flows, and serves industries like retail and manufacturing. It begins the week of May 4.
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Norfolk Southern reports Q1 2026 results
Revenue reaches $3.0 billion, operating ratio 70.7%, adjusted EPS $2.65 amid challenges like weather and fuel prices.
Media coverage
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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Sweeten Merger Filing With New Freight Shift Projections
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are hoping a do-over on their paperwork can bring the railroads closer to STB approval for their planned merger.
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Union Pacific would scuttle Norfolk Southern merger if STB orders widespread line sales or trackage rights
Union Pacific will walk away from its proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern if federal regulators order widespread trackage rights or line sales as part of...
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Coalition opposes Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern rail merger
A coalition of business groups, rival railroads and organized labor on Wednesday said they oppose Union Pacific's proposed $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern ...
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Norfolk Southern to launch Cincinnati-Atlanta intermodal service
Norfolk Southern will launch new domestic intermodal service between Cincinnati and Atlanta beginning the week of May 4, the railroad has announced. The new service...
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