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Norfolk Southern employees to volunteer at Atlanta’s Piedmont Park

October 30, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

A walk in the park amid Atlanta’s most well-known green space promises to be even more enjoyable because of the sustainability minded efforts of Norfolk Southern Corp. employees this Halloween.

Norfolk Southern Names Memphis Yard for Deborah Harris

October 2, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. has named its yard in Memphis “Harris Yard,” in honor of Deborah Harris Butler, the railroad’s executive vice president planning and chief information officer, who is retired Oct. 1.

Atlanta-to-Toccoa steam excursions canceled

October 2, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

This weekend’s Norfolk Southern steam train excursions in Georgia have been canceled.

Norfolk Southern Finalizes Acquisition of Delaware & Hudson South Line

September 20, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern on Sept. 18 said it had completed the acquisition of 282 miles of the Delaware & Hudson Railway Co.’s (D&H) line between Sunbury, Pa., and Schenectady, N.Y.

Norfolk Southern EVP Deborah Butler Retiring Oct. 1

August 4, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

The executive vice president planning and chief information officer of Norfolk Southern Corp. is retiring effective Oct. 1, the company announced today.

Norfolk Southern Taking Whistle-Stop Safety Train to Ohio

August 3, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern is taking its Whistle-Stop Safety Train to the Heart of it all this week, spending three days in Ohio.

Amtrak Looking to Doraville for New Atlanta Station, Report Suggests

July 31, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak is exploring the possibility of relocating its Atlanta train station to the former GM plant in Doraville, Ga., the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported.

NS Earnings: Net Income Down 23 Percent

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Norfolk Southern Corp. today reported net income for the quarter was 23 percent lower than a year ago. Net income for the quarter was $433 million compared to a record $562 million for the second quarter of 2014. Diluted earnings per share were $1.41, down from $1.79 per diluted share in the second quarter a year ago. “While we face short-term pressure, particularly as we clear fuel surcharge revenue and coal headwinds, Norfolk Southern is well positioned to continue improving service, which will reduce costs and add value to our customers,” CEO James A. Squires said in a news release. “Growth within the

Norfolk Southern dedicates locomotive honoring nation’s first responders

June 19, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Norfolk Southern recently unveiled a locomotive that honors emergency first responders.

Heller, Booth Assume More Responsibilities at Norfolk Southern

June 2, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

A pair of Norfolk Southern employees have assumed additional responsibilities in Norfolk Southern’s intermodal department.