(Norfolk Southern issued the following on December 14.)
NORFOLK, Va. — In observance of the Christmas Holiday, Norfolk Southern currently plans to suspend operations beginning 7:00 AM on Monday, December 24, 2007. Train operations will resume at 11:00 PM on Tuesday, December 25, with full operations resuming at 7:00 AM, Wednesday, December 26, 2007. Interline gateways will remain open for traffic delivered from connecting carriers. Passenger trains will continue to operate through the Holiday.
Customers with critical shipments, particularly unit trains, where customer operations will continue through the holiday, should contact their Customer Service or Marketing Representative regarding service requirements.
Where local service (set/pull) will be required through the holiday period or for questions regarding specific shipments, customers are encouraged to contact their Central Yard Operations or Customer Service representative.
Customer Service – 800 635.5768
Central Yard Operations – 800 898.4296