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Norfolk Southern
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJul 7, 2026
Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern

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Norfolk Southern Corporation is a leading freight railroad operating across 22 US states with connections to major ports.

HQ
Atlanta, GA, US
Founded
1980
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Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation has safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy, operating a 22-state freight transportation network with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company delivers approximately 7 million carloads annually across agriculture, consumer goods, and intermodal shipping, while helping customers avoid approximately 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions through rail transport.

Norfolk Southern - M & A Snapshot

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  • Union Pacific Railroad

    Acquired Norfolk Southern • Undisclosed • Jul 29, 2025

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Norfolk Southern - Quick Facts

Who are Norfolk Southern's competitors?

Companies similar to Norfolk Southern include CPKC, CSX, Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak.

When was Norfolk Southern founded?

Norfolk Southern was founded in 1980.

Where is Norfolk Southern's headquarters located?

Norfolk Southern's headquarters is located in Atlanta, GA, US.

How much has Norfolk Southern raised to-date?

As of Jul 29, 2025, Norfolk Southern has raised a total of $1B (USD).

How many employees does Norfolk Southern have?

Norfolk Southern has 19,300 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Norfolk Southern - Classification

Industry
  • Transportation
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Logistics
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Freight Transport
Tags
  • Freight Tech
Unique IDs
  • ein: 521188014
  • secCik: 0000702165
  • ticker: NSC
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541600Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
  • 541610Management Consulting Services
  • 541614Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
SIC
  • 4010Railroads
  • 4011Railroads, Line-Haul Operating
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
Show 13 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 482000Rail Transportation
  • 482100Rail Transportation
  • 482110Rail Transportation
  • 482111Line-Haul Railroads
  • 485100Urban Transit Systems
  • 480000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 485000Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
  • 485110Urban Transit Systems
SIC
  • 4700Transportation Services
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 4720Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation
  • 4730Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight And Cargo
  • 4729Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation, Not Elsewhere Classified