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Document and Entity Information
Mar. 18, 2024
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Entity Registrant Name NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000702165
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Mar. 18, 2024
Entity Incorporation State Country Code VA
Entity File Number 1-8339
Entity Tax Identification Number 52-1188014
Entity Address, Address Line One 650 West Peachtree Street NW
Entity Address, City or Town Atlanta
Entity Address, State or Province GA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 30308-1925
City Area Code (855)
Local Phone Number 667-3655
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material true
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Norfolk Southern Corporation Common Stock (Par Value $1.00)
Trading Symbol NSC
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false