NS train speed
21.5 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.
44,751
Grade Crossings
FRA crossing inventory
8,527
Railroad Bridges
FRA bridge inventory
443
Safety Incidents
FRA accident reports
Metals & ConstructionMarch 5, 2026Public Tariff Announcement Iron, Steel, Scrap Metals Effective 4.1.2026Effective April 1, 2026, Iron, Steel, and Scrap Metal commodities covered in the below Public Tariffs will be taking specific market-based rate adjustments. NSQ 40211 NSQ 83216 If you have any questions or concerns, please do not ...
Public Tariff Announcement NSQ 27001 – Effective April 1, 2026Norfolk Southern is making changes to the graphic paper tariff NSQ 27001 which will take effect April 1st, 2026. We recommend t...READ MORE
NSRQ-5410 Tariff Update Effective 4-1-2026Flour commodities are covered in Public Tariff NSRQ-5410. NSRQ-5410 has lanes that will experience rate changes effective April...READ MORE
Public Tariff Announcement NSQ 40660 – Effective April 1, 2026Norfolk Southern is making changes to lumber tariff NSQ 40660 which will take effect April 1st, 2026. An email was sent o...READ MORE
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.]
The Surface Transportation Board today announced that it has received a major merger application from Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. [Click for full press release.]