ENSURE YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN'S RESILIENCE IN ANY MARKET
How Norfolk Southern Proactively Meets Demand
As a busy shipper, you know the importance of having resilient, reliable supply chain partners. At Norfolk Southern, we’re here to make that process seamless for you, with teams going above and beyond to meet your emerging needs. ?
After making strategic operational adjustments at interchanges and yards across our network, cycle times improved, helping us quickly spot opportunities to meet immediate demand.
For example, when drought conditions in West Texas threatened the grain supply chain, risking delays nationwide, we responded quickly to mitigate the impact across the U.S.
Through proactive, cross-team collaboration, we were able to bridge the supply gap and keep America’s grain moving. ??
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Why it matters to you:?By thinking like an extension of your team, we’re identifying potential disruptions and quickly unlocking solutions to keep your business moving – even in changing market conditions.
MOVING GOODS FROM FARM TO RAIL TO TABLE
During the busy harvest season, our team successfully worked with customers like you to move essential goods from farm to rail to table across the nation.
By the Numbers: Thanksgiving Edition
?? Turkeys: NS moves enough feed and grain to raise over 200 million turkeys—enough for every U.S. household, with 70 million to spare!
CLASSIC SIDES
?? Creamed Corn: 10 million tons of corn transported in the past year—enough to circle the globe with ears of corn 160 times.
?? Mashed Potatoes: We move enough potatoes to serve the entire U.S. population mashed potatoes three times over.
?? Sweet Potato Casserole: Enough sweet potatoes to make over 160,000 casseroles!
?? Cranberries: NS helps move about 1.5 million pounds of frozen cranberries each year.
?? Fresh Veggies: Nearly 63,000 tons of fresh vegetables delivered in the past year.
?? Stuffing: We move enough flour to bake over 7 million loaves of bread daily—plus celery, onions, and broth for your recipes.
DESSERTS
?? Sugar: Over 1 million tons of sugar transported this year for all your baking needs.
?? Pecan Pies & Candied Yams: Enough corn syrup moved to sweeten 9 billion pecan pies and 6.4 billion candied yam dishes.
LEADING WITH SAFETY, INNOVATION, AND EXCELLENCE
?As we head into winter, our commitment to continuous improvement means you can expect even greater consistency and reliability.
Since August, our Northern Region – spanning Massachusetts to Illinois – has significantly improved safety and operational performance.
Team NS is setting new benchmarks in performance, reducing delays, and ensuring faster, more efficient service.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NS LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER
Railroading isn’t just a job – it’s a fulfilling career driving America’s economy forward 24/7. The Association of American Railroads recently released its?2024 Rail Jobs Report , highlighting the value and opportunities in railroading.?
Step into a day on the rails with Douglas Bonner, an NS Locomotive Engineer who has been serving our customers and moving America’s economy for over 34 years.?
MORE ON OUR DRIVE FOR GREATER RELIABILITY
At the recent RailTrends conference, COO John F. Orr highlighted how NS’ dedicated workforce is powering a new era of operational excellence, resilience, and growth – all with an unwavering commitment to safety. Discover how Team NS continues to raise the bar to better serve your business.
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