Norfolk Southern is a freight railroad company operating in the eastern USA, shipping merchandise, intermodal units, and coal. The company faced a significant financial impact in 2023 due to a train derailment incident in Eastern Ohio, resulting in decreased net income. Norfolk Southern has a strong economic moat due to factors such as limited competition, barriers to land acquisition, and monopolist status, leading to high margins and returns on equity.

Railroads in the US boomed in the 19th century but faced competition from automobiles and airlines, leading to mergers and consolidation in the industry. There are 5 Class I publicly traded railroads left today, each with high returns on equity, low debt, growing dividends, and ample return on capital. All are compound growers. The railroad business is a natural monopoly due to high capital costs and legal obstacles, resulting in low competition and stable profit margins.

Tim Livingston joins as Senior Vice President Transportation as COO John Orr establishes operations leadership team ATLANTA , Aug. 7, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has appointed three industry veterans with precision scheduled railroading (PSR) experience to lead its Transportation team, reporting to Chief Operating Officer John Orr. Tim Livingston joins Norfolk Southern as Senior Vice President Transportation and Network Operations.

ATLANTA , Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) is elevating the power of technology and innovation to drive its transformative, balanced strategy as it brings onboard Anil Bhatt, a technology leader recognized for pioneering cutting-edge solutions to advance and shape the direction of enterprises. Bhatt will serve as executive vice president and chief information and digital officer, reporting to President and CEO Alan Shaw.

ATLANTA , Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA), in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), announced Tuesday their joint participation in the FRA's Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS). This pilot program is designed to enhance communication and transparency to help improve railroad safety.

Significant capacity improvements will enhance critical rail corridor,  open additional opportunities for statewide business and economic growth ATLANTA , Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is investing to grow capacity on a key rail line in the state of Alabama, the 3B Corridor, which connects markets in northern and central Alabama to the Port of Mobile and destinations worldwide. The more-than $200 million investment positions the line to accommodate expected growth in several sectors as the Southeast progresses as an economic powerhouse for the US economy.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) recently reported its Q2 results, with revenues missing but earnings comfortably above our estimates. The company reported revenue of $3.04 billion and earnings of $3.25 per share, compared to our estimates of $3.07 billion and $2.90, respectively.

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 30, 2024 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors in Norfolk Southern Corporation ("Norfolk Southern" or "the Company") (NYSE:NSC) for potential breaches of fiduciary duty on the part of its directors and management. The investigation focuses on determining if the Norfolk Southern board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders.

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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 29, 2024 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors in Norfolk Southern Corporation ("Norfolk Southern" or "the Company") (NYSE:NSC) for potential breaches of fiduciary duty on the part of its directors and management. The investigation focuses on determining if the Norfolk Southern board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders.

Company's Thoroughbred Scholars Program has awarded over $1.4M since 2022 ATLANTA , July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC ) announced the return of its Thoroughbred Scholars program, providing college scholarships to more than 100 children of Norfolk Southern employees. The program awards 100 scholarships for up to $10,000 over four years, along with three additional scholarships for distinguished students who will receive rewards of up to $40,000 over four years.