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Birmingham, Trussville and Norfolk Southern have selected Kimley-Horn to lead design and environmental reviews for a project aimed at reducing traffic delays and improving safety at railroad crossings between Woodlawn and Trussville. abc3340.com/news/local/birmiโ€ฆ
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Norfolk Southern retweeted
Today I was thrilled to join the Cities of Birmingham, Trussvillle, and Norfolk Southern for an update on the R.E.D.E.S.I.G.N. Alabama project. In 2023, I was proud to help secure $8 million in federal funding for this project! This marks a major step forward in addressing blocked railroad crossings in our communities!
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Who's ready for fall to roll in? ๐Ÿš‚ ๐Ÿƒ ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ‚ Rail safety reminder: Trains can move at any time, in either direction, on any track. Always stay alert around railroads, at least 15 ft away from all tracks and off of private property. ๐Ÿ“ธ Photos taken by our NS railfans
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Team NS joined federal, state and local partners this week in East Palestine to unveil details on the planned first responder training center made possible by a grant from NS: bit.ly/4s8qfWJ The center will give firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel and students preparing for public safety careers a place to practice the skills they need in realistic environments.
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Virginia is already one of North America's leading freight gateways. The question is: what's next? At the Virginia Maritime Association International Trade Symposium, CEO Mark George joined @UnionPacific CEO Jim Vena and supply chain journalist Lori Ann LaRocco to discuss how the combination of our railroads could strengthen Virginia's competitive rail advantage and unlock East Coast port growth: bit.ly/3Wat2mg By creating new single-line shipping opportunities and reducing supply chain friction, our combination would help shippers move freight with greater efficiency and reliability.
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Eight NS-served locations have earned Gold REDI Sites designation from the Site Selectors Guild: bit.ly/4hTTcB5 This is more than a certification. With direct access to our rail network, these sites offer businesses a strategic advantage: โœ… Stronger supply chain connectivity โœ… Greater site readiness โœ… Faster path from site selection to operation Whether you're evaluating your next facility or exploring rail-served development opportunities, our Industrial Development team can help you identify locations that are prepared to support growth from day one.
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Norfolk Southern retweeted
Some claim a transcontinental railroad will control more than half the freight market. The facts say otherwise. Todd Rynaski, Union Pacificโ€™s senior vice president-Strategy, explains why a combined Union Pacific- @nscorp represents less than 11% of the nation's freight transportation market, preserves competitive options for customers and creates a stronger alternative to highway shipping. Get the facts at AmericasGreatConnection.com. up-nstranscontinental.com/arโ€ฆ
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What do AI, LiDAR, machine learning and digital twins have in common? They're helping make our railroad safer, smarter and more efficient. In the latest Rail Group On Air podcast, CIDO Anil Bhatt joins Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono to discuss how technology is strengthening safety, improving network visibility and giving our railroaders the insights they need to make more informed decisions in the field. ๐ŸŽง Listen now to hear how innovation and operational expertise are working together to keep our freight moving: bit.ly/4inkOin
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25 years. Zero injuries. One incredible team. Congratulations to our MW&S railroaders in Lancaster, PA, for reaching 25 years injury-free. Maintaining track, supporting vital rail infrastructure, and helping keep trains moving safely across the region takes focus, teamwork and a commitment to doing the job the right way every time. That's exactly what the Lancaster team has demonstrated for a quarter century. This milestone belongs to the generations of railroaders who built the foundation and those who continue carrying that safety tradition forward today. To the Lancaster team: thank you for looking out for one another every single day, 24/7, 365. Your hard work keeps our railroad safely rolling
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Recently, students from across Georgia joined Team NS and @witgeorgia for a hands-on Career Exploration Day, where they tackled real-world business challenges and explored the many ways technology powers our railroad: bit.ly/4dACoO7 As Manager Service Partner Performance Management Courtney Massey, MBA shared, "Our partnership with Women in Technology gives students the opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences and see the many ways technology supports the railroad. By opening our doors, sharing our expertise and creating opportunities to role-play in solving meaningful business challenges, we're helping young women build confidence as they see themselves shaping the future of technology." We're proud to partner with WIT to help inspire the next generation of technology leaders and innovators! ๐ŸŽ“ ๐Ÿ’ก ๐Ÿš‚
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The NS Safety Train was in Macon, Georgia this week to give local first responders hands-on rail safety training and an up-close look at railroad equipment they may encounter during an emergency response: bit.ly/4hS0ntw We're proud to offer these free trainings across our network to strengthen emergency preparedness and response in the communities we serve.
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Eight NS-served locations have earned Gold REDI Sites designation from the Site Selectors Guild: bit.ly/4hTTcB5 This is more than a certification. With direct access to our rail network, these sites offer businesses a strategic advantage: โœ… Stronger supply chain connectivity โœ… Greater site readiness โœ… Faster path from site selection to operation Whether you're evaluating your next facility or exploring rail-served development opportunities, our Industrial Development team can help you identify locations that are prepared to support growth from day one.
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All aboard the Great NS Pumpkin Carving Contest! ๐Ÿš‚ ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿš‚ We help deliver the pumpkins. Now let's see what you can create with them. Last year alone, our railroaders moved nearly 100 tons of fresh pumpkins across our network. And with even more moving by rail this fall, we're kicking off October by looking for the best NS-inspired creations. TO ENTER: ๐ŸŽƒ Carve an NS-themed pumpkin inspired by our trains, locomotives, the Thoroughbred, or anything Norfolk Southern ๐Ÿ“ธ Upload a photo or video at bit.ly/4hFhVtK ๐ŸŽ Get featured on NS social channels and win an NS swag bag Time to put your carving skills on the right track. ๐Ÿ˜‰ We can't wait to see your gourd-geous work. ๐Ÿ“น: NS 1031 in pumpkin form by Ohio-based @Squashcarver
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๐ŸŽ Introducing NS 8143, the sixth and final locomotive in our Americaโ€™s 250 series. ๐Ÿš‚ The Patriot is a tribute to the grit, pride, and resolve of our railroaders who keep America moving 24/7, 365. With all six locomotives now revealed, our Americaโ€™s 250 series is complete: ๐Ÿ”” 1776 โ€“ The Bell ๐Ÿ—ฝ 2026 โ€“ The Lady Liberty ๐Ÿฆ… 250 โ€“ The Freedom ๐ŸŒŸ 8118 โ€“ The Stars & Stripes ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 8096 โ€“ The Soaring ๐ŸŽ 8143 โ€“ The Patriot Six locomotives. Two and a half centuries of history. One nation still moving. Which one is your favorite? ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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All aboard the Great NS Pumpkin Carving Contest! ๐Ÿš‚ ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿš‚ We help deliver the pumpkins. Now let's see what you can create with them. Last year alone, our railroaders moved nearly 100 tons of fresh pumpkins across our network. And with even more moving by rail this fall, we're kicking off October by looking for the best NS-inspired creations. TO ENTER: ๐ŸŽƒ Carve an NS-themed pumpkin inspired by our trains, locomotives, the Thoroughbred, or anything Norfolk Southern ๐Ÿ“ธ Upload a photo or video at bit.ly/4hFhVtK ๐ŸŽ Get featured on NS social channels and win an NS swag bag Time to put your carving skills on the right track. ๐Ÿ˜‰ We can't wait to see your gourd-geous work. ๐Ÿ“น: NS 1031 in pumpkin form by Ohio-based @Squashcarver
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At our Rickenbacker Intermodal Facility in Columbus, Ohio, a major expansion is nearing completion. Itโ€™s the latest step in more than $30 million invested at the terminal since it opened in 2008, creating more room to grow: ๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ 70% more pad track capacity compared with the original footprint ๐Ÿ“ฆ Modeled capacity growing from ~250,000 to ~410,000 lifts per year โ†”๏ธ More flexibility for customers to connect freight to East and West Coast gateways See how these investments are helping us stay ahead of demand while giving customers the capacity, reliability and choice to adapt as supply chains evolve: bit.ly/3Tu5sA5
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As #HungerActionMonth comes to a close, Team NS is proud to share the impact we made together. We joined local food banks and hunger-relief organizations to help expand food access in our communities: bit.ly/474aPsM โ€ข 60+ NS railroaders volunteered 162+ hours with local hunger-relief partners across Atlanta, Birmingham, Chicago, Cleveland and Pittsburgh โ€ข Awarded 55 grants totaling $1 million+ to organizations across 19 states, helping address food insecurity in more than 600 counties Fighting food insecurity is about more than awareness. It's about taking action to ensure children, families and seniors have access to the meals they need. We're proud to stand with @FeedingAmerica in this critical effort!
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For our intermodal customers, knowing when a shipment arrives is important. Knowing when a container will be available for pickup can be even more valuable. That's why Team NS developed new AI-powered Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and Estimated Time Grounded (ETG) predictions, now available in AccessNS: bit.ly/4rka0VX By combining real-time network data, historical trends and machine learning, we're providing our customers with more accurate shipment forecasts that help them better coordinate labor, drivers, equipment and inventory. With more reliable arrival and grounding predictions, our customers can better plan resources, reduce disruptions, improve supply chain coordination and make faster, more informed decisions.
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You've seen our railroad through Mobile LiDAR mapping. Now, see it from above! Seen here is Brosnan Yard in Macon, Georgia. Using LiDAR-equipped drones, our teams collect millions of data points that help create highly detailed 3D maps of the railroad: bit.ly/4hm1MrM The data is collected using LiDAR drones and mobile vehicles across our network. This technology gives our railroaders a clearer view of the network, so they can plan better, work smarter, and operate more safely. Behind every point cloud, map and digital model is a team of NS railroaders transforming data into tools that help maintain, improve and operate our railroad.
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Rail safety starts one conversation at a time. This week, more than 70 Team NS volunteers joined Operation Lifesaver and our fellow railroaders for rail crossing safety blitzes in Atlanta, Birmingham, Chicago, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Together, we shared rail safety information with drivers to reinforce a simple but important message: safe choices at crossings and around trains and tracks can save lives. Whether it's a daily commute or heading out on a road trip, a few extra seconds can make all the difference. Thank you to every volunteer who helped share this important message during Rail Safety Week! Always remember: See Tracks? Think Train! Learn more at bit.ly/46Milsb.
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