NS train speed
19.6 mph
Operates approximately 19,300 route miles in 22 eastern states, serving major ports and intermodal terminals.
FRA and DOT data linked to Norfolk Southern Railway.
44,762
Grade Crossings
FRA crossing inventory
8,527
Railroad Bridges
FRA bridge inventory
482
Safety Incidents
FRA accident reports
Metals & ConstructionApril 27, 2026NSQ 14219 & NSQ 77376 Tariff Announcement - 6.1.26Aggregate commodities are covered in Public Tariffs NSQ 14219 & NSQ 77376. These publications will be adjusted to reflect current market conditions effective June 1, 2026. As such: Effective June 1, 2026, the updated NSQ 14219...
July 2026 Tariff UpdateNorfolk Southern is adopting an update to our Industrial Products demurrage tariff effective July 1, 2026. For any questions re...READ MORE
Buffalo IMF ConstructionEffective immediately, and lasting through June 5, 2026, there will be ongoing construction at our Buffalo Intermodal Facility....READ MORE
Harrisburg/Rutherford EMP AnnouncementEffective 8:30pm EST, and until further notice, empty 53’ EMP container returns are being accepted at both the Harrisburg and R...READ MORE
The Surface Transportation Board today announced that it has received a revised major merger application from Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. [Click for full press release.]
The STB today announced a unanimous decision finding that the major merger application filed by Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) on December 19, 2025 is incomplete. [Click for full press release.]