Effective May 1, 2024, Norfolk Southern (NS) will be making changes to the following tariffs:
- Switching and Absorption Rules and Charges Tariff NS 8001-A
- Accessorial Service Rules and Charges Tariff NS 8002-A
Below is a brief description of the changes to the tariffs.
NS 8001-A, Switching and Absorption Rules and Charges:
- Reformatting of Section 4 &5 – ADD secondary document listing industries open to switching
- Item 4105 – INCREASE BNSF switch charge to $620.00
- Item 4560 – INCREASE BNSF switch charge to $365.00
NS 8002-A, Accessorial Services Rules and Charges:
- Item 6025 – Non-Compliant Privately-Owned or Shipper-Supplied DOT or TC Specification Tank Cars. INCREASE charge to $4,000
- Item 6515 – Cars Found to be Leaking Hazardous Materials. INCREASE charge to $6,000
- Item 6517 – Cars Found to be Leaking Non-Hazardous Materials. INCREASE charge to $4,000
NS 8001 Section 5 - Industries Open to Switching
NS 8001-A 05-01-24
NS 8002-A 05-01-24