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Norfolk Southern Files to Abandon 11-Mile Virginia Line

July 26, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Railway Co. has filed a verified notice to discontinue service over a roughly 11-mile rail line in Virginia.

Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific Confirm Merger Talks

July 24, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. and Union Pacific Corp. confirmed today that the companies are engaged in advanced discussions regarding a potential business combination.

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Explore Historic Merger

July 21, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are reportedly eyeing a potential merger.

Norfolk Southern Budget Maneuver Adds $27M to SC Ports’ rail yard costs

July 18, 2025 South Carolina Daily Gazette

The ports authority has vowed not to seek more state funding for the rail yard.

Norfolk Southern Board Elects Richard Anderson as Chair

June 13, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corporation’s Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Richard H. Anderson, the former CEO and executive chairman of Delta Air Lines and former president and CEO of Amtrak, as the independent chair of the board, effective immediately.

Claude Mongeau Resigns as Chair of Norfolk Southern Board

June 3, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corporation Chairman Claude Mongeau has resigned from the Board of Directors this week for personal reasons.

Freight Rail Service Returns to Asheville and Western North Carolina for First Time Since Hurricane Helene

May 20, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

For the first time since Hurricane Helene devastated the Asheville area in September 2024, freight rail service has resumed for Local businesses, marking a significant milestone in the region’s recovery and economic growth.

NS Reports $3 Billion in First Quarter 2025 Revenue

April 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. today announced its first quarter 2025 revenue was $3.0 billion, while income from railway operations was $1.1 billion, operating ratio was 61.7% and diluted earnings per share were $3.31.

Norfolk Southern: Industry-First Program Cuts Supply Chain Emissions for Customers

April 1, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corporation has launched what it said is a first-of-its-kind solution enabling customers to reduce emissions from their freight rail shipments.

Trail to Determine Who Pays What in East Palestine Settlement

March 31, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A trial will determine how much Norfolk Southern, GATX and OxyVinyls will pay toward a $600 million settlement related to the Feb. 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern Railway toxic derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.