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NS to purchase fuel-efficient yard locomotives

(Railpower Technologies issued the following news release on April 20.) MONTREAL — Railpower Technologies Corp., a leader in specialized energy technology systems for the transportation industry, today announced that Norfolk Southern Railway purchased two...

Graniteville injury claims deadline extended

(The following story by Josh Voorhees appeared on the Aiken Standard website on April 18.) AIKEN, S.C. — Graniteville residents with personal injury claims stemming from the deadly Norfolk Southern Railroad train derailment and chemical spill will now have more time...

NS Lawmen band to perform

(Norfolk Southern issued the following news release on April 11.) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corporation’s Lawmen band will bring their railroad-rich mix of mountain, folk, bluegrass and country music to America’s Anniversary Weekend. The weekend is a...

Ottawa County, Ohio, reports rail-crossing progress with NS

(The following report appeared on the Toledo Blade website on April 12.) TOLEDO, Ohio — Discussion during an afternoon meeting of Ottawa County and Norfolk Southern representatives offered reason for hope for relief from the county’s recent problems with trains...

NS trash trains leave behind private items in Ohio

(The following story by Richard Payerchin appeared on the Lorain Morning Journal website on April 12.) SANDUSKY, Ohio — One person’s trash is another’s potential identity theft, said a Sandusky resident who found a medical form among debris blown off a Norfolk...

Toledo officials meet with NS about blocked crossings

(The following story by David Patch appeared on the Toledo Blade website on April 11.) TOLEDO, Ohio — Ottawa County officials expect to meet today with Norfolk Southern railroad representatives concerning trains blocking railroad crossings, including routes regularly...

NS forecast down

(The Associated Press circulated the following on April 5.) NEW YORK — Two analysts on Thursday said a profit warning from Norfolk Southern Corp. comes from poor railroad industry conditions and the impact of severe weather, rather than deeper company problems. The...

Norfolk Southern sees weaker first quarter results

(The Associated Press circulated the following article on April 4.) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corp. warned Wednesday first-quarter earnings per share will likely fall about 3 percent as the railroad operator hauled fewer goods and booked lower gains on...