Northern Region exceeds 1M hours injury free

Great Lakes and Keystone divisions demonstrate commitment to safety and each other

At NS, when we view every decision, every day, through the lens of safety, this is the kind of milestone we can achieve. It represents the vigilance of thousands of railroaders.

How we did it

We speak up.

“Reaching one million hours injury free shows the dedication to safety by everyone on the Northern Region. Everyone is empowered to speak up about any question, concern, or comment.” – Joe Murphy, General Manager Operations, Northern Region

We’re committed to continuous improvement.

“This significant milestone shows how eager our Northern Region team is to transform the culture here at Norfolk Southern,” said Great Lakes Division Superintendent Rob Sarver. “With safety at the forefront of everything we do, we’re helping each other continuously improve.”    

We’re better together.

“The Northern Region reaching the extraordinary milestone of one million hours injury free is a true testament to the culture of safety excellence demonstrated daily by every employee on the region.” – Bryce Diffenderfer, Keystone Division Superintendent

We’re leveraging our Thoroughbred pride.

"This achievement is the sum of thousands of men and women who work at NS,” said Sr. AVP Transportation, Northern Region, Jaspreet Pannu. “People are our greatest asset and it's with extreme pride that we are able to celebrate this notable milestone – a milestone that has delivered our people home safely while operating a resilient railroad our customers can depend on."