Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 transportation company that has been powering America's economy since 1827. With a network spanning 19,200 route miles across 22 states and the District of Columbia, Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern United States. The company was formed in 1982 through the merger of Norfolk & Western Railway and Southern Railway, building on a legacy of predecessor railroads that dates back nearly two centuries.
Today, Norfolk Southern connects 800 industrial sites, 175 warehouses, and 43 ports, serving as a critical link in the nation's supply chain. The company moves essential freight including agricultural products, automobiles, lumber, steel, and raw materials that keep the country moving. With approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to safe, efficient rail transport, Norfolk Southern invests $1.5 billion annually in capital improvements including locomotives, freight cars, tracks, and bridges. The company's culture is built on SPIRIT values - Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork - as it works to become the safest, most customer-focused and successful transportation company in the world.