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Norfolk Southern Railroad



Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials. In addition, the railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.

Career Pathways at Norfolk Southern Railroad

Operations Leadership

Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, and dispatchers.
Median Salary:$94,730
Desired Skillseye for detail, adaptability, critical thinking
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Production

Create plans to meet customer demand for popular products.
Median Salary:$46,634
Desired Skillsphysically fit, love of technology, technically accurate
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Supply Chain

Oversee activities including purchasing, transportation, inventory, and warehousing.
Median Salary:$74,600
Desired Skillsstrong people skills, organized, critical thinker
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Moving Our Country's Economy

Moving the economy is “just another day” at Norfolk Southern
Moving the economy is “just another day” at Norfolk Southern

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What's Norfolk Southern Railroad all about?

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What's Norfolk Southern Railroad all about?

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We move this country's freight from consumer goods, farm crops, oil & gas, steel, lumber, and anything that can fit into a container of box car. What we do is vital to our economy and national security. We offer stable, secure, jobs that have six figure pay and benefits. Having a career with Norfolk Southern can lead to leadership opportunities as well for those who wish to grow into supervisory roles. Railroading isn't easy and it isn't for everyone. Being a railroader often means working nights, weekends, and holidays. We operate 24/7 and when its not your 2 days off, railroaders have to be ready to work when called.