“As business began to rise dramatically following the difficult winter, we invested significant resources to align our people, equipment, and rail capacity with the volumes we were experiencing on the network,” Moorman said. NS hired 1,344 train and engine employees during 2014 and placed 169 locomotives into service.
“We also initiated several infrastructure projects in the Chicago and upper Midwest areas to add capacity and operating flexibility,” Moorman said. “We remain committed to our proven strategy of operating an efficient, high-velocity railroad, which enables us to offer the best possible customer service and retain and grow business at rates that provide a superior return for our shareholders.” Moorman said.
NS’s 2014 Annual Report can be downloaded in PDF format by clicking HERE. To request a copy, call 800-531-6757, email annualreport@nscorp.com, or write to Norfolk Southern Corp., Corporate Communications Department, Three Commercial Place, Norfolk, Va. 23510-9217.