Harrisburg Consolidated Terminals reach impressive injury-free milestone

Over 200 railroaders across three locations in Harrisburg, Enola, and Rutherford have safely operated 11 scheduled originating trains daily for a year and counting.

This accomplishment by the Harrisburg Consolidated Terminals (HCT) team is no small feat given the complexity and scale of operations on this portion of our network. Pound for pound, these terminals — separated by a bridge over the Susquehanna River — handle each railcar more often than any other location on the system. That inevitably creates added risk for injury.

Operating safely day-in and day-out as a combined team in such a demanding environment requires discipline, close collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to the core value of safety.

“One year injury free is no coincidence,” said Sr. AVP Transportation Jaspreet Pannu. “Safety is not an accident. The committed leadership of this team and their ability to drive the right behavior is what good looks like. Their engagement is ensuring our people go home safely.”

Their commitment is helping NS set the standard for safety excellence.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the team for reaching this incredible milestone,” added Division Superintendent Bryce Diffenderfer. “It’s a direct reflection of their commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the care shown for one another every single day.”

Together, we’re proving what’s possible when safety is a shared responsibility.

“We know what works,” said Andy Corbitt, Manager Terminal Operations. “Let’s continue driving results and sending people home the way they came."