Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern offers a competitive benefits package to meet the needs of employees and their families. Depending on your position, benefits may vary. For example, some employee benefits are determined by collective bargaining agreements.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  NS offers comprehensive and affordable medical coverage through a network of physicians, facilities, and other providers. Employees can choose the plan that fits their lifestyle.
• Vacation and Holidays
  Employees are eligible for paid vacation days based on years of service and type of position. In addition, a typical year includes 11 paid holidays for eligible employees.

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Benefits
  Our 401(k) plan allows eligible employees to plan for the future and save a portion of their pay for retirement. NS matches employee contributions up to a limit.

  Norfolk Southern railroad employees are eligible to receive additional retirement and other benefits based on railroad earnings.

• NS Scholarship, Matching Gifts, and Employee Purchase Programs
  Norfolk Southern’s annual scholarship program awards educational scholarships to children of NS employees. National Merit Scholarship Corporation, an independent, nonprofit organization, selects the scholarship recipients. Scholarship descriptions are available on the NMSC website: www.nationalmerit.org. When employees and retirees contribute to eligible nonprofit organizations through NS’ Matching Gifts Program, the NS Foundation will match the tax-deductible portion of their donations, dollar for dollar. NS employees have the opportunity to purchase computers, appliances, wireless service, and insurance at a discounted price.

Diversity and Inclusion

This is our workplace.

A diverse and inclusive workplace is key to Norfolk Southern’s success as a transportation leader. NS continues to create and sustain a culture anchored by integrity and respect with a workforce that reflects the global community the railroad serves.

At NS, diversity and inclusion are a continuous process to recognize, cultivate, and celebrate the best talents of all employees to improve service and advance business results. When we combine the backgrounds and viewpoints of our team of 30,000 employees – everyone from military veterans and recent college graduates to women and minorities – the possibilities for creativity and innovation are endless.

Principles of diversity at NS:

• Diversity is achieved through inclusion and respect for others.
  
• Diversity works best when everyone participates.
  
• Diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
  
• Diversity is a critical business asset.

Diversity is local.

To continue to attract and retain a qualified and talented workforce, NS established a Corporate Diversity Council over a decade ago with employees across the company to implement diversity initiatives and serve as ambassadors. However, in a company with operations in 22 states, NS decided to localize its diversity and inclusion efforts for greater impact.

NS has established Division Diversity & Inclusion Councils (DD&ICs) in each of its 9 operating divisions. Each council includes a diverse mix of employees who represent a variety of departments and locations in the corresponding division. This localized approach enables more employees to take an active role in identifying, developing, and implementing processes and initiatives that will foster diversity and inclusion.

“I am confident that with the input and participation of NS employees, this targeted approach will have a lasting impact on all – personally and professionally.” – NS President and CEO Jim Squires

The power of collaboration

NS encourages employees to get involved in opportunities for personal and professional enrichment. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are open to all employees who want to make a difference in the workplace and the communities NS serves.

ERGs actively promote the benefits of diversity and inclusion while strengthening teamwork and connections across departments and locations. The groups focus on activities that promote a respectful workplace, contribute to business goals, and maximize employee potential.