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Recognition & Support
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Norfolk Southern is a premier transportation company in the country and operates nearly 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia. The company serves all major container ports in the eastern America and offers efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal, automotive and industrial products with advanced rail technologies. The NS employees imagined a safe and smart future for the company and the entire rail industry by using the power of technology. The R-3 dual-rail gang is a Norfolk Southern's advanced program maintenance gang in the industry with over 80 craft workers as well as the ability to remove and replace both rails .NS is equipping with OPTCS operating system and cutting-edge technology tools to ensure safe and efficient train operations,, Norfolk Southern’s Clearance Department is responsible for ensuring the safety and integrity of shipments.

Company - Public
Over $10B
Large
Multiple locations
Transportation Support Companies, Ground Passenger Transportation Companies
1982
Wick Moorman IV

Departments

What departments Norfolk Southern employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation33.4%
Rail Transportation14.9%
Computer / IT13.4%
Management - Other9.9%
Engineers7.8%
Administrative6.4%
Construction5%
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Professional experience

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How many years of experience do Norfolk Southern employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Norfolk Southern: Newcomers: 30%, Experiencers: 19%, Experts: 22%, Veterans: 29%. Norfolk Southern employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
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Professional Growth

Where did Norfolk Southern employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Norfolk Southern: AT&T, Conrail, CSX. Typical Norfolk Southern employees have worked at AT&T.
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AT&T
Conrail
CSX

Professional Growth

What industries did Norfolk Southern employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Norfolk Southern: Colleges / Universities, Rail Transportation Companies, National Security, Consulting Companies, Niche Retailers. Norfolk Southern employees most likely come from a Colleges / Universities industry background.
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Professional Growth

Where did Norfolk Southern employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Norfolk Southern: Small: 28%, Medium: 11%, Large: 61%. Most Norfolk Southern employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at Norfolk Southern study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at Norfolk Southern study?
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Georgia Southern University
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at Norfolk Southern?
Time employed at Norfolk Southern: <1: 8%, 1-3: 20%, 4-8: 33%, 9-13: 15%, 14-20: 13%, 20+: 11%. Most Norfolk Southern employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does Norfolk Southern rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Norfolk Southern: 81.1% Male and 18.9% Female. Age ratio at Norfolk Southern: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 41%, 31-40: 33%, 41-50: 14%, 51-60: 9%, 60+: 3%. Norfolk Southern rates - 31.1% less female than the industry average. Most Norfolk Southern employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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Professional Growth

What are the top roles at Norfolk Southern?
Top roles of Norfolk Southern: Conductor, Locomotive Engineer, Manager, Engineer, Supervisor. The top role at Norfolk Southern is Conductor.
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Conductor
Locomotive Engineer
Manager
Engineer
Supervisor

Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does Norfolk Southern rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Norfolk Southern: very high. Norfolk Southern ranks very high for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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Professional Growth

What companies do Norfolk Southern employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Norfolk Southern: Advance Auto Parts, Amazon, Amtrak, CSX, EY. People who work at Norfolk Southern most typically go on to work for the Advance Auto Parts.
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Advance Auto Parts
Amazon
Amtrak
CSX
EY