Train moving through historic train yard in a way that promotes community safety.

Our Rail Network

SHORT LINE CONNECTIONS

Valued Partnerships

Short Line railroads are a key component in Norfolk Southern’s overall growth strategy by playing a pivotal role in the first and final mile on our network.


Norfolk Southern connects with roughly 250 short lines, adding over 20,000 additional miles of track to the Norfolk Southern network. 


Norfolk Southern Field Sales Managers are regionally based throughout our network to better assist Short Lines and their customers with all their shipping needs.

BCO Short Line Map

Norfolk Southern works with short line partners to ensure high levels of customer service and eliminate reporting errors for the following events:

    • Interchange Receipts
    • Interchange Deliveries
    • Actual placements
    • Releases
    • Constructive Placements *
    • Pulls or Initial Departures
    • Bad Orders (To/From)
    • Arrivals at Final Destinations*
    • Holds (To/From)
    • Intermediate Arrivals *
    • Departures *
    • Ramps
    • De-ramps
    • In-gates (HHAR and HIGT)
    • Out-gates (HADR and HOGT)
    • Notified Destination Party *
    • Interchanges To/From TRUK
    * Credit-only events—railroads receive credit when they report these events but NS does not charge if these events are missing.