Watch: Investigators try to determine cause of Pa. train derailment

A train derailment in Marysville, Perry County, Pa., was still on display on Friday as investigators work to find out exactly what happened. Crews and the Norfolk Southern police were looking into

Norfolk Southern lays off 35 workers in Williamson, W.Va.

Norfolk Southern’s Williamson Yard, in the southwestern portion of West Virginia, right on the Kentucky border, has been hit pretty hard by layoffs during the past year. About a month ago, the

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Motorists complain about potholes at Durham, N.C., railroad crossing; one side gets fixed while the other does not

When the problem is half-fixed, you still have a problem remaining. That is the case for a pair of railroad tracks in Durham, N.C. CBS 17 did a story on the crossing

Norfolk Southern selling locomotives to beat the band

Due to the advent of precision scheduled railroading (PSR), Norfolk Southern has decided to sell a significant number of locomotives, according to a report in FreightWaves. The railroad has sold around 300

NTSB concludes subgrade fill failure caused CSX derailment in 2018

A southbound CSX freight train derailed in Alexandria, Va. on May 19, 2018. The derailment caused significant damage to a bridge overpass, which collapsed at the approaching abutment wall. The bridge, along

Norfolk Southern says coronavirus poses financial risks

Norfolk Southern yesterday added its voice to the chorus of Class 1 railroads that have reported to the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) that the coronavirus pandemic could have a significant impact

Watch video: Crews in Franklin County, Ohio, remove steel beams that cross over Norfolk Southern line

Crews in Franklin County, Ohio, removed steel beams of the Trabue Road Bridge, which spans over Norfolk Southern railroad tracks. The steel beams were hauled away and will be used on another

Falling concrete from rail bridge in Ohio has Norfolk Southern contemplating a long-term fix

Norfolk Southern crews were on-site in Bucyrus, Ohio, over the weekend after a piece of loose concrete fell from one of its rail bridges over the weekend. 

Norfolk Southern accused of violating biometric privacy act

Michael Wills, like many truck drivers, periodically made deliveries and pickups to rail yards in Illinois operated by Norfolk Southern. A key way to identify and record the visits of drivers to

Bells & Whistles—3/6/20

Austin’s Capital Metro has big plans, including subway running through downtown. Ottawa’s Confederation Line faces harsh criticism. Transit agencies respond to coronavirus. Norfolk Southern introduces autonomous inspection technology.

Norfolk Southern reports Hoosac Tunnel will be out of service at least through the end of March

Norfolk Southern’s short line partner, Pan Am Southern, suffered a partial tunnel wall collapse in mid-February. NS is now reporting that the line which passes through the tunnel will be out of

Norfolk Southern debuts autonomous track inspection technology mounted on locomotive

Norfolk Southern announced that it has achieved a breakthrough in track inspection technology that will enhance railroad safety and operating efficiencies.

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Proposed trail connection is too close for comfort for Norfolk Southern

Manor Township, Pa., believes it can work with Norfolk Southern. Officials want to connect two recreational trails, but the more preferred option runs along Norfolk Southern tracks, and the Class 1 railroad

Hoosac tunnel still out of service

Following is an update on the Hoosac Tunnel service disruption on Norfolk Southern’s partner line, Pan Am Southern, which affects all trains operating between Mechanicville, New York, and Ayer, Massachusetts.

February Cover Story: 2020 CapEx forecast

The Pacific Ocean comes with a high tide and a low tide. The cycle happened like clock work every day during the NRC annual meeting in San Diego, Calif., in early January,

Norfolk Southern to close Roanoke Locomotive Shop

Earlier today, RT&S reported on a news release from Norfolk Southern announcing the closing of the Roanoke Distribution Center and the movement of all locomotive repair work to the Juniata Locomotive Shop

Norfolk Southern wants $3.5 million for abandoned rail line, but city of Dayton believes the value is much lower

The city of Dayton, Ohio, wants to create a multi-use trail that would connect downtown to eastern neighborhoods. However, officials have been unable to connect with Norfolk Southern when it comes to

Norfolk Southern short line partner suffers partial tunnel wall collapse

Norfolk Southern’s partner, Pan Am Railways, has reported a partial wall collapse in the Hoosac Tunnel which affects all trains operating between Mechanicsville, New York, and Ayer, Massachusetts. Pan Am Railway’s engineering

On top of derailments, Norfolk Southern now dealing with a bridge washout

Norfolk Southern was able to restore the main line following a derailment in Columbia, S.C., on Feb. 7, but now the Class 1 is dealing with a bridge washout. The bridge washout

Norfolk Southern suffers a second train derailment in less than 48 hours

Norfolk Southern suffered another train derailment on Feb. 7, the second such accident for the Class 1 railroad in less than 48 hours. 

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