July 23, 2026
Norfolk Southern reports record quarterly revenue
Second-quarter revenue reached $3.5 billion, with railway operating income of $1.1 billion.
#Earnings #Rail
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Norfolk Southern Careers
A US freight railroad connecting major population, manufacturing and port markets across 22 states.
norfolksouthern.comAbout the company
Legal name
Norfolk Southern CorporationHeadquarters
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Railroad heritage
Since 1827
Industry
Freight rail transportation
President and CEO
Mark R. George
Listed on
NYSE: NSC
Revenue (FY2025)
$12.18 billionEmployees
19,300 at year-end 2025
Network
22 US states
Track operated
35,000 miles
Norfolk Southern Corporation is an Atlanta-based freight railroad listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NSC.
Its 22-state network connects major population and manufacturing centers with ports across the Atlantic, Gulf Coast and Great Lakes.
Norfolk Southern reported $12.18 billion in railway operating revenue for 2025 and employed 19,300 people at year end.
Key People
Mark R. George
President and Chief Executive Officer
Brian Barr
Chief Operating Officer
Jason Zampi
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Claude E. Elkins
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Interview process at Norfolk Southern
(948 Indeed interview reports)Interview experience
Average
Interview difficulty
Medium
Interview process length
About a month
Overall experience
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Interview process length
About a day or two14%
About a week12%
About a month23%
More than one month37%
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Norfolk Southern Interview Questions & Answers
Q: Do you have Microsoft Excel experience?
A: Name the functions, models or reports you have built and explain the business decision they supported.
Answer by AI
- Be specific about proficiency.
- Use a real workbook example.
- Mention accuracy checks.
Q: Why do you want to work for Norfolk Southern?
A: Connect the railroad's freight mission and the role's responsibilities to your skills and long-term interests.
Answer by AI
- Show railroad research.
- Link to the exact role.
- Keep the motivation practical.
Q: How do you build relationships with reporters?
A: Explain how you learn a reporter's beat, respond accurately, set expectations and preserve trust when information is limited.
Answer by AI
- Lead with credibility.
- Use an example.
- Address deadlines.
Q: How would you develop an external media strategy during a crisis?
A: Start with verified facts, stakeholder priorities, approval paths, update cadence and a method for correcting misinformation.
Answer by AI
- Put safety and accuracy first.
- Define audiences.
- Plan updates and monitoring.
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Norfolk Southern Salaries in the United States (Updated 2026)
Conductor
Indeed job-posting estimate
$31,000 to $146,000 per year
6 postings Salaries submitted
Dispatcher
Indeed job-posting estimate
$49,000 to $154,000 per year
11 postings Salaries submitted
Electrician
Indeed job-posting estimate
$9.90 to $80.15 per hour
15 postings Salaries submitted
Diesel Mechanic
Indeed reported average
$39.58 per hour average
8 salaries Salaries submitted
Engineer
Indeed reported average
$74,514 per year average
Senior Engineer
Indeed reported average
$98,888 per year average
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Open roles
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Decatur, IL Train Conductor
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Toledo, OH Train Conductor
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Benefits
Medical plan options
Dental plan options
Vision plan options
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Eight free therapy sessions
401(k) retirement plan
Railroad Retirement Board benefits
Credit union financial programs
Training and career progression
Fitness center discount program
Adoption and surrogacy assistance
Latest News & Updates
July 21, 2026
Norfolk Southern declares quarterly dividend
The board declared a $1.35 per-share quarterly dividend payable in August.
#Dividend #Investors
View postJuly 13, 2026
Norfolk Southern names intermodal operations vice president
The company appointed Will DeShazor as Vice President, Intermodal and Automotive Operations.
#Leadership #Intermodal
View postJuly 7, 2026
Railroads submit first STB supplemental responses
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern submitted the first portion of responses requested for the proposed merger review.
#Merger #Regulation
View postJune 1, 2026
Norfolk Southern appoints Brian Barr as COO
Brian Barr became Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for railway operations.
#Leadership #Operations
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Norfolk Southern Corporation is a US freight railroad.
