About Norfolk Southern Corporation
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a key player in rail transportation across the United States. The company specializes in moving raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods efficiently and reliably.
Key Transportation Segments
- Agriculture, Forest & Consumer Products: Includes soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, livestock feed, food products, beverages, lumber, paper products, and more.
- Chemicals & Petroleum: Covers sulfur, crude oil, chlorine, plastics, rubber, industrial chemicals, and natural gas liquids.
- Metals & Construction Materials: Encompasses steel, aluminum, machinery, scrap metals, cement, minerals, and military-related products.
- Automotive: Transports finished motor vehicles and automotive parts.
- Coal: A significant component of the company's freight operations.
Additional Services
The company facilitates overseas freight through Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports and maintains a robust intermodal network to enhance connectivity.
Corporate Overview
Founded in 1980, Norfolk Southern Corporation is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and continues to be a leader in the rail transportation industry.