Norfolk Southern Railway

Norfolk Southern announces new approach to engaging communities

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Thursday a new role focused solely on collaborating with the communities it serves. Norfolk Southern's Director Public Engagement will help marshal resources to improve railroad infrastructure and engagement with local leaders and their citizens.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Thursday a new role focused solely on collaborating with the communities it serves.
  • Norfolk Southern's Director Public Engagement will help marshal resources to improve railroad infrastructure and engagement with local leaders and their citizens.
  • Norfolk Southern has a responsibility to be a good corporate citizen, and this new role will help deliver on that commitment," said Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan H. Shaw.
  • "This is an opportunity for Norfolk Southern to take an industry-leading role and be a champion for local leaders."

NORFOLK SOUTHERN ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Norfolk Southern Corporation on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Norfolk Southern have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.

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  • Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Norfolk Southern have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.
  • Operational changes typically include reductions in staff; longer, heavier trains that can stretch up to miles in length; and tighter schedules.
  • Next, on February 15, 2023, reports emerged that Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost was considering taking legal action against Norfolk Southern over the derailment.
  • On this news, the price of Norfolk Southern stock fell, further damaging investors.

Norfolk Southern breaks ground on regional safety training center in Ohio

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) broke ground Thursday on its First Responder Training Center. The new regional safety training center in East Palestine, Ohio will provide ongoing, free training for first responders from Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and the greater region. This center will further strengthen coordination between railroads and first responders and build upon the company's Operation Awareness and Response (OAR) program, which trains 5,000 first responders annually across its 22-state footprint.

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  • Facility will train regional first responders, strengthen coordination between railroads and emergency personnel
    EAST PALESTINE, Ohio, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) broke ground Thursday on its First Responder Training Center.
  • The new regional safety training center in East Palestine, Ohio will provide ongoing, free training for first responders from Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and the greater region.
  • "Norfolk Southern is committed to setting the gold standard for safety in the rail industry, and first responders are critical to that mission," said Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan H. Shaw.
  • "This training center, and our previously expanded Operation Awareness and Response program, will provide first responders across the region with essential training on how to respond to unlikely rail incidents," said Norfolk Southern Vice President of Safety John Fleps.

Susan G. Komen® Georgia MORE THAN PINK Walk Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Health Equity and Patient Services

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise critical funds that support health equity programs and breast cancer patient care services, including Susan G. Komen's Stand for H.E.R— a Health Equity Revolution — a focused initiative to decrease breast cancer disparities in the Black community.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise critical funds that support health equity programs and breast cancer patient care services, including Susan G. Komen's Stand for H.E.R— a Health Equity Revolution — a focused initiative to decrease breast cancer disparities in the Black community.
  • "We look forward to another successful MORE THAN PINK Walk where we connect the breast cancer community in Georgia and raise funds to close the breast cancer health equity gap nationwide," said Dr. Jamar Jeffers, State Executive Director at Susan G. Komen.
  • "Komen's goal is to provide quality care to through initiatives like Stand for H.E.R – A Health Equity Revolution, Komen's Patient Helpline, and our Financial Assistance programs.
  • Each year this Walk helps us raise critical funds to provide all patients with the attention they need throughout their breast cancer journey."

Norfolk Southern and RapidSOS enhancing safety information access for first responders

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and RapidSOS announced a partnership Wednesday to help equip first responders with critical information to safely respond to a rail emergency.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and RapidSOS announced a partnership Wednesday to help equip first responders with critical information to safely respond to a rail emergency.
  • "Norfolk Southern is committed to being an industry leader in safety," said John Fleps, Norfolk Southern Vice President Safety.
  • "We are thrilled to collaborate with Norfolk Southern to provide this data to support public safety to aid in keeping communities prepared and safe."
  • The enhanced data from Norfolk Southern will be available to 911 centers and field responders nationwide in early 2024.

Norfolk Southern announces Value Assurance Program for East Palestine area homeowners

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Monday, September 18, 2023

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Monday an interim Value Assurance Program (VAP). The VAP will compensate any reduction in value of eligible residential properties located in East Palestine, Ohio and some surrounding communities following the February derailment.

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  • EAST PALESTINE, Ohio, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Monday an interim Value Assurance Program (VAP).
  • The VAP will compensate any reduction in value of eligible residential properties located in East Palestine, Ohio and some surrounding communities following the February derailment.
  • This announcement comes as Norfolk Southern is working toward a long-term program as part of broader commitments the company made in March 2023.
  • Norfolk Southern is steadfast in keeping our commitments, including protecting the home values of the community," said Alan H. Shaw, President and CEO of Norfolk Southern.

Be track aware this Rail Safety Week

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Monday, September 18, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is joining with Operation Lifesaver, Inc. to recognize Rail Safety Week. The annual event aims to raise public awareness about the importance of safety around railroad tracks and rail crossings.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is joining with Operation Lifesaver, Inc. to recognize Rail Safety Week.
  • The annual event aims to raise public awareness about the importance of safety around railroad tracks and rail crossings.
  • In recognition of Rail Safety Week, Norfolk Southern offers the following four tips to help the public stay safe:
    Avoid stopping on railroad tracks.
  • Visit Operation Lifesaver to learn more about Rail Safety Week.

Lowey Dannenberg P.C. Investigates Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) for Potential Violations of Securities Laws and Encourages Investors with more than $50,000 in Losses to Contact the Firm

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg, P.C.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg, P.C.
  • a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for investors, is investigating potential violations of securities laws on behalf of shareholders of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) related to the February 2023 East Palestine train derailment which has resulted in $803 Million in charges.
  • is investigating potential wrongdoing by Norfolk Southern’s officers and directors in connection with these allegations.
  • Norfolk Southern previously recognized $387 million in expenses related to these matters, and on July 27, 2023 announced another $416 million charge, for a total of $803 million.

A New Canadian – U.S. Intermodal Service

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Monday, September 11, 2023

MONTREAL, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian National Railway Company (CN) (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) (NYSE: NSC) announced Monday a new domestic intermodal service.

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  • MONTREAL, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian National Railway Company (CN) (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) (NYSE: NSC) announced Monday a new domestic intermodal service.
  • Launching on October 2, this unique service will provide customers with an integrated, market-competitive, and efficient all-rail service.
  • The two carriers will utilize new intermodal steel wheel interchanges in Detroit and Chicago to seamlessly operate like a single-line intermodal product.
  • "This new CN-Norfolk Southern Domestic Intermodal service combines premier intermodal choices for our shared customers,” said Norfolk Southern President and Chief Executive Officer Alan H. Shaw.

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

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