POWERING THE FUTURE OF RAIL

At Norfolk Southern, we are dedicated to moving America forward. We carry the responsibility of supporting entire economies on our shoulders and upholding the legacy of our country with honor and pride. We are the boots on the ballast, the frontrunners of technology, and the leaders in building a better planet. And we are committed to safely moving the weight of the world.

A Better Way Forward

Our Foundation

Everything Starts With Safety

Our mission is to provide safe and reliable service to our customers, keep the communities we serve safe, and ensure the safety of our most valuable asset — our employees. Rail remains the safest way to move freight, and we’re committed to making our railroad even safer.

In the Business of a Better Planet

Sustainability Means Business

For over 15 years, Norfolk Southern has been a corporate leader in sustainability. We’re committed to bold action and innovative approaches to move our company and our customers forward in creating smart, sustainable growth and building a better planet.

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FORGING A BETTER TOMORROW

We are a company committed to our customers, our partners, the communities we serve, and the planet we call home.

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CARBON CALCULATOR

Reduce your emissions and your shipping costs. Our customers save 15 million metric tons of CO₂ each year.

Estimate Your Savings

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LEARN MORE ABOUT RAIL SHIPPING

Curious about shipping with us? We'll show you how it works and get you connected to our team. Let's shorten the distance between you and opportunity.

Explore Rail Shipping

HOW DO WE SHIP?

Our people, equipment, and infrastructure move your freight safely, reliably, and efficiently. We connect you with ports that reach the world, first and final mile capabilities, and even rail-served properties; all while providing the safest and most sustainable way to move freight.

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WHAT DO WE SHIP?

Essential agricultural products. Automobile parts and finished vehicles. Vital raw materials like lumber and steel. If it keeps the country moving, we keep it moving.

Find Your Industry

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WHERE DO WE SHIP?

Spanning 19,500 route miles across 22 states and Washington, D.C., our railroad network powers resilient service and sustainable growth for more than half the U.S. population and manufacturing base.

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LAY TRACKS FOR YOUR FUTURE

We are the frontline workers moving our trains and the U.S. economy, the innovators who keep tracks safe through the power of AI and beyond, the leaders who dare to ask "what if?" and the minds that keep it all running smoothly. Join us and do big things — for our country, the planet, and your career.

Find Your Career

VP of Human Resources

Barbara Paul

“After my Navy career, I wanted another career of real consequence — something bigger than myself. I am proud to be part of the Norfolk Southern team and proud of the service we deliver together.”

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Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jackie Peets

“Being part of a team that propels the nation forward, quite literally, fills my work with profound purpose and pride. Norfolk Southern has opened doors to diverse career pathways that transformed me and has provided some of my most rewarding and impactful experiences.”

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Intermodal, Automotive Operations Manager

Zachery Quinney

“During an internship with one of Norfolk Southern’s partners, I saw how the railroad worked and operated, and I immediately knew I wanted to work here. As a railroader, I’ve become a better leader and communicator through my ability to problem solve and find solutions that maintain efficient service.”

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Technology That Transforms Transportation

Safety Powered by Innovation. Safety Powered by Innovation.

Technology That Moves the World

From the applications that give you greater insight into your logistics to the machine learning algorithms that help our network operate more efficiently, we never stop working to advance the future of rail.

Tech-Driven Operations

Latest Agriculture & Forest Alerts

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Nov 8, 2023

Weekly Fuel Surcharge Announcement

The NS Intermodal fuel surcharge is 40% on all Intermodal Rule 11, Local and Forwarded traffic for the week of Monday, November...

Oct 27, 2023

Tariff Update NSQ 68583, Effective 03.03.2023

Effective August 1st, 2023 NS is making changes to public nitrogen fertilizer documents NSRQ 8170 and NSRQ 8266. ...

Sep 12, 2023

Service Disruption near Ayer, MA

Last night, weather-related washouts were reported near Ayer, MA, which is impacting service to and from the Ayer Intermodal Fa...

Find a Local Connection

To deliver goods to you, we work with 245 short line partners.

Find Connections

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Explore our System Map

Our network of 19,500+ miles of rail lines drives growth for our customers and competition in a global marketplace.

Our Railroad Network

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Agriculture

Explore our network of feed mills, elevators, and processing locations.

Grain Milling Directory

Forest

View and download our lumber mill customer locations.

Lumber Mills Map

Lumber Transload Facilities

View and download our wood-treatment customer locations.

Wood Treaters Map

Find Agriculture & Forest Tariffs

All tariffs are published online.

Terms & Conditions

Looking for Public Pricing?

Get started and email us at beau.stdennis@nscorp.com with your origin and destination information.

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Rates for Current Customers

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