Norfolk Southern advances safety measures in 2024 Midyear report

Norfolk Southern Corporation has announced that it has released its 2024 Midyear Safety Report, showcasing significant progress in its ongoing efforts to enhance railroad safety. The company is committed to safeguarding its employees and the communities it serves, with strides made through its Six-Point Safety Plan, collaboration with unions and the implementation of feedback from an independent safety consultant.

Alan H. Shaw, President and CEO of Norfolk Southern, said: “When we make a promise, we deliver on that promise. That started with our Six-Point Safety Plan announced last spring and progress has continued in 2024. Norfolk Southern has maintained our positive safety momentum into 2024 with year-to-date improvement across all our core safety metrics.”

Claude Mongeau, Chair of the Norfolk Southern Board of Directors, said: “Safety is priority number one at Norfolk Southern. We’re grateful to everyone who has contributed to our continuous improvement to ensure that Norfolk Southern remains a strong, sustainable and safe company for years to come.”

The report details several key achievements and initiatives:

Company-wide actions

• Hot bearing detector systems: Installed 187 out of a planned 259 systems to enhance safety monitoring
• Digital train inspection portals: Launched three portals using machine learning vision inspection technology, with a goal of having 20 operational by the end of 2026
• Acoustic bearing detectors: Deployed 17 new detectors, expanding the safety technology network.

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