NS Engineering completes billion-dollar improvements

In 2024, our Engineering team successfully completed $1 billion in infrastructure improvements throughout our 22-state network. These strategic investments are designed to enhance the safety, speed, and resilience of our railroad, ensuring reliable service for our customers.

“The entire Engineering team at Norfolk Southern is deeply committed to safely delivering exceptional, cost-effective solutions that meet the needs of our customers," said Ed Boyle, Vice President Engineering. "Once again, our outstanding people in Maintenance of Way & Structures, Program Maintenance, Communications & Signals, Bridges and Structures, and Design and Construction have achieved results in 2024 that were on time and within budget, demonstrating their unwavering dedication to excellence and operational efficiency."

The infrastructure projects included:

Safety Infrastructure

• 5 Digital Train Inspection portals constructed and in service
• 313 grade crossing protection warning systems installed
• 130 hot box/bearing detectors added
• 17 acoustic bearing detectors installed
• 29 hot wheel detectors installed
• 140 public improvement projects completed

Track, Bridges, and Structures

• 558 track miles of rail replaced
• 2.1 million cross ties installed
• 4,202 miles of track surfaced
• 30,480 bridge ties replaced
• 553 panel turnouts installed
• 43 Bridges replaced
• 78 bridges structurally rehabilitated
• 104 culverts installed

Communications and Signals

• 23 signal cut-ins completed
• 180 switch machines replaced
• 869 CTC to ITCMS cut-ins completed
• 3 classification yard speed controllers replaced
• 3 moveable bridge PLC system upgrades

Thank you to our outstanding railroaders for your hard work and dedication.