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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Across our rail network, the mission of the Community Affairs team is to build and strengthen relationships with the communities we serve.

You Have Questions; We Have Answers

Norfolk Southern is more than just a train rolling through your town. Our employees are your neighbors, family, and friends, and we want to help our communities thrive. Which means putting safety first, always. We know you have questions, so we have answers.

Explore Your Safety Questions

Slow Zones for Community Events

For operational and security reasons, Norfolk Southern trains will only be slowed – not stopped. We rarely slow or stop train traffic for an event.

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Quiet Zone Information

For everyone’s safety, locomotive horns warn of an approaching train at highway-rail crossings. 

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Contact Community Affairs

Across our rail network, the mission of the Community Affairs team is to build and strengthen relationships with the communities we serve.  

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In Your Community

We take pride in supporting the communities where we live and operate. By working with local officials and residents, we help keep cities and towns across America safe and thriving.

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