Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC)
Norfolk, VA 23510-2191 (Map) Phone: 757-629-2600
Fax: 757-664-5069
http://www.nscorp.com
Overview
Transportation titan Norfolk Southern is one big train that could. The company's main subsidiary, Norfolk Southern Railway, transports freight over a network consisting of more than 21,000 route miles in 22 states in the eastern US and in Ontario, Canada. The rail system is made up of more than 16,000 route miles owned by Norfolk Southern and about 5,000 route miles of trackage rights, which allow the company to use tracks owned by other railroads. Norfolk Southern transports coal and general merchandise, including automotive products and chemicals. The company also offers intermodal services (freight transportation by a combination of train and truck) through its Triple Crown Services unit.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: NSC) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £7,362.5 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 13.0% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £1,185.1 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 17.2% |
| 2008 Employees | 30,709 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (0.3%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC)
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Charles W. (Wick) Moorman IV (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| EVP and COO | Mark D. Manion Connect to this executive |
| VP Human Resources | Cindy C. Earhart Connect to this executive |
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- #256 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
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- #408 in FT Global 500
