NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP
Norfolk Southern Corporation is an Atlanta, Georgia-based company that owns and operates a major freight railroad, Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR). The company was incorporated in 1980 and its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NSC." Norfolk Southern is primarily engaged in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the Southeast, East, and Midwest, as well as overseas freight through various ports. The company operates approximately 19,100 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia. Norfolk Southern's business strategy includes maintaining a safe, efficient, and reliable rail transportation system, attracting and retaining top talent, and investing in infrastructure and technology. The company operates in three main commodity groups: merchandise, intermodal, and coal. Merchandise includes a variety of commodities such as agriculture, forest and consumer products, chemicals, metals and construction, and automotive. Intermodal consists of shipments moving in domestic and international containers and trailers. Coal revenues accounted for 14% of the company's total railway operating revenues in 2023. The company's website is www.norfolksouthern.com and its ticker symbol is "NSC."