May 15, 2009 | Headlines, NS
(Norfolk Southern issued the following on May 14, 2009.) NORFOLK, Va. — The business fundamentals that created a record five-year run for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) leading into the recession are still in place, and, “Longer term, it will get...
May 14, 2009 | Headlines, NS
(The following article by Malynda Fulton appeared in The Valdosta Daily Times on May 13, 2009.) VALDOSTA, Ga. — Norfolk Southern of Valdosta paid tribute to an outstanding employee who died last year during a dedication ceremony Wednesday. During the ceremony, a...
May 14, 2009 | Headlines, NS
(The following article by Michelle L. Quinn appeared on the Post-Tribune website on May 14, 2009). SCHERERVILLE, Ill. — Two communication towers to be installed by Norfolk Southern Railroad have the Town Council looking into ways — however futile — to have...
May 11, 2009 | Headlines, NS
(The Associated Press circulated the following on May 10, 2009.) ROSSVILLE, Tenn. — Officials in Fayette County have identified a 500-acre site suited for a sprawling truck-to-rail intermodal terminal for Norfolk Southern Corp. Norfolk Southern, the largest rail...
May 5, 2009 | CSX, Headlines, NS
(The following story by Hope Deutscher appeared on the Ethanol Producer magazine website on May 4, 2009.) GRAND FORK, N.D. — While the ethanol industry relies heavily on rail transport to ship its product to various destinations, ethanol has traditionally accounted...
May 4, 2009 | Headlines, NS
(The following story by Dan Gearino appeared on the Columbus Dispatch website on May 3, 2009. Tim Hanely is Chairman of the BLET Ohio State Legislative Board.) COLUMBUS, Ohio — A continuing drop in rail traffic is leading to further cuts at Buckeye Yard on the West...
May 1, 2009 | CN, Headlines, NS
(The following story by Royce Armstrong appeared on the Hattiesburg American website on May 1, 2009.) LUCEDALE, Miss. — With an eye to the future, Wayne County Supervisors met with more than 70 officials – including mayors and supervisors from five southeast...
April 27, 2009 | Headlines, NS
(The following story by Pamela Scott Johnson appeared on the Williamson Daily News website on April 24, 2009.) WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Thirteen Carmen from Williamson Norfolk Southern railroad yard received notice Thursday morning they will be joining the ranks of the...
April 27, 2009 | Headlines, NS
(The following story by Walt Frank appeared on the Altoona Mirror website on April 25, 2009.) ALTOONA, Pa. — After a dismal first-quarter financial report, Norfolk Southern is laying off 58 employees – primarily machinists and sheet metal workers – at the...
April 24, 2009 | Headlines, NS
(The following story by Chris Forshey appeared at WRTA.com on April 23, 2009.) ALTOONA, Pa. — Norfolk Southern has laid-off more than 50 workers from the Juniata Locomotive Shops. The move came just a day after company CEO Wick Moorman said he expects train shipping...
