ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern Corp. has named Brian Barr as vice president and chief mechanical officer.
In this role, Barr will lead mechanical operations across the company’s 22-state network, reporting to Chief Operating Officer John Orr.
Barr joins Norfolk Southern from Union Pacific, where he held the positions of general manager of Great Lakes Services and senior vice president of transportation. Barr started his career as a craft dispatcher in 1998, working at Conrail and, later, CSX.
During his 26-year career, Barr has held leadership roles of increasing responsibility with multiple Class I railroads, including chief mechanical officer and senior vice president of engineering and mechanical at CSX.
“Brian is a proven railroader with demonstrated results making safety the foundation of an efficient, service-oriented railroad,” Orr said in a release. “He exemplifies the engaged, collaborative culture we are building every day at Norfolk Southern to support our people and drive our business forward.”
Barr holds a business administration degree from Bellevue University and has completed multiple professional development programs.
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