Norfolk Southern again named a World’s Most Admired Company

Norfolk Southern earned a place on Fortune magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies for the second straight year. This year, the company rose two spots to rank second in the Trucking, Transportation and Logistics category and first among railroads. The back-to-back recognition in 2025 and 2026 highlights the company’s industry leadership, performance, and long-term value creation.

Why it matters:

• It reflects steady progress: Being recognized again points to improvements that are carrying forward year over year.
• Reflects trust: The ranking is based on how peers and analysts view Norfolk Southern’s leadership, reputation, and execution.
• Reinforces direction: The 2026 recognition builds on a year of continued focus on safety, service, and long-term value.

Key details:

• Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list is based on surveys of executives, board members, and industry analysts.
• Companies are evaluated on criteria including innovation, people management, social responsibility, and financial soundness.
• Norfolk Southern’s repeat inclusion reflects steady execution across operations, customer service, and stakeholder engagement.

What they’re saying:

“Rising in the Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list and maintaining our top spot among railroads is a testament to our team’s relentless focus. We’re advancing safety, delivering dependable service, and investing for long‑term value — so our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders can thrive together.” – Mark George, president and CEO of Norfolk Southern.

Beyond the ranking:

• Norfolk Southern continues to invest in safer operations, resilient infrastructure, and reliable service.
• The company’s strategy emphasizes long-term value creation for customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Explore more about how Norfolk Southern is building a safer, stronger railroad at norfolksouthern.com.