Norfolk Southern Railway
19,300 route miles · 22 states
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About Norfolk Southern Railway
Host railroad for the Crescent, the Pennsylvanian over Horseshoe Curve, and Virginia's expanding Roanoke and Lynchburg services.
Key facts
- Owns Horseshoe Curve, a National Historic Landmark
- Hosts Amtrak's Crescent between Washington and New Orleans
- Operates the former Pennsylvania Railroad main line
- Major intermodal network across the East
Why a freight railroad appears on a travel site
Norfolk Southern Railway does not carry passengers, but it owns and dispatches track that passenger trains run on. When a long-distance service loses time, it is frequently because it is waiting for a freight movement on a host railroad's line. Understanding who hosts which route helps set realistic expectations about punctuality.
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