SUPPLIER POLICIES

NS purchases equipment, material, and services at the lowest overall cost, consistent with accepted standards for quality and services. We develop cost-effective standards and specifications to negotiate procurements and schedule delivery of equipment, material, and services.

Download Purchase Order Terms & Conditions

Download Material Freight Routing Instructions

Download E-Railsafe Program

Download eRailSafe-Contractor-FAQs

Download History

ISN – Vendor Safety Program

Download Operating Guidelines for Contractors

Download Electronic Data Interchange Agreement

NS EDI suppliers must sign an Electronic Trading Agreement to receive purchase orders via EDI, which replaces paper communications with electronic communications. All existing terms, conditions, and agreements between the parties are unaffected. The Download NS Purchase Order Terms & Conditions and Download NS Material Freight Routing Instructions which are included with every purchase order, are also included as attachments to the Electronic Data Interchange Agreement.

Download Sourcing Sustainability Statement

Norfolk Southern is committed to sustainability by being a responsible steward of the environment and helping to protect the communities where we operate and source materials. We strive to partner with companies that hold the same ideals through their demonstration of sustainable projects and policies.

Download Conflict Minerals Policy

Some of NS’ business operations likely constitute the manufacturing of products for sale, making it necessary for NS to investigate and report on the presence of any “conflict minerals” (in general, tungsten, tin, tantalum and/or gold) in those products.  NS suppliers should be aware of, and prepared to assist NS in carrying out, the NS conflict minerals policy.

Download Conflict Minerals FAQ

Supplier Diversity

Please visit our Supplier Diversity page for more information, and to download the NS Supplier Diversity Program Brochure.