Norfolk Southern Corporation

Norfolk Southern Corporation is a major North American railroad company specializing in freight rail transportation across the eastern United States. Its operations encompass the movement of a wide spectrum of goods, including raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. This includes key sectors such as agriculture—transporting soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, and livestock feed—as well as chemicals, metals, construction materials, automotive products, and coal. Norfolk Southern is notable for its extensive intermodal network, connecting rail with other freight transportation modes, and facilitating efficient, long-distance, and cross-regional shipping. The company also provides access to global supply chains by serving major Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, enabling the transfer of overseas freight. With an operational footprint of approximately 20,000 route miles, Norfolk Southern plays a vital role in supporting U.S. industrial supply chains and commerce. Headquartered in Atlanta and incorporated in 1980, the company commands a significant presence in the rail transport sector, valued for its scale, operational efficiency, and ability to adapt to evolving market demands.