Norfolk Southern Corporation

Norfolk Southern Corporation, established in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1980, specializes in freight rail transport across the United States. The company moves a wide variety of goods, encompassing everything from foundational raw materials to manufactured products. Its extensive cargo portfolio includes agricultural commodities like grains and fertilizers; forest products such as lumber and paper; a broad spectrum of chemicals, petroleum products, and industrial compounds; various metals and construction materials; automotive parts and finished vehicles; and coal. Beyond its core freight services, Norfolk Southern also manages an intermodal network, transports international shipments through key Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, and provides commuter rail passenger services. By the end of 2021, its comprehensive rail system stretched approximately 19,300 route miles, serving 22 states and the District of Columbia.

Norfolk Southern Corporation trades as NFS.DE on XETRA. The company is classified in Industrials / Railroads and reports in EUR.

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Company website: https://www.norfolksouthern.com

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