3000 jobs, 500 locomotives going away.. clean sheet program .. it's gonna be a wild ride

Rumors are any non agreement employee over 55 yrs old and with 30 years service will receive 2 weeks vacation for every year employed, due to management reductions.

worked 2nd shift this week and that was the story.

The railroad is all about precision

Rumered scx and rls will be cut deep.

Confirmed today from Atlanta, new hiring sessions to come with Norfolk Southern in 2019. Looking to expand at certain points in transportation and mechanical loco and car shops.

Up just laid off 58 in pine bluff. Precision railroading is coming ladies and gentlemen.

Somebody mentioned in another thread we might be seeing cuts among conductors at Norfolk Southern, does anybody here have any more info on this? Mostly, it'd be really good to know if this is true when these layoffs would take place and what numbers... read more

anybody hear of layoffs or buyouts

Do you think there will be Norfolk Southern Layoffs in 2019?

My experience at norfolk southern left me with a sour taste in my mouth. From what I’ve learned first hand management shows a complete lack in taking accountability for those that they are responsible for. They are, however, quick to lay blame on... read more

NS is the perfect example of a company that doesn’t care for their employees. Instead of having a work/life balance here it’s actually a case of work/work balance. We are expected to put the company’s needs above everything else, and somewhere along... read more

Another day, another surprise, there are folks that think that job reductions may happen in corporate in Norfolk.

A notice was posted 8/8/17 at the locomotive shops in Altoona, Chattanooga, Shaffer's Crossing, and St. Louis stating: "The mechanical department desires to increase the locomotive maintenance forces in Atlanta, Birmingham, Chicago, Decatur IL... read more

NS isnt laying off as many as they are trying to fire. Under the guise of trying to be more efficient, they are using lower management to harass employees to the point that a fireable offense can be found or createf.

Who is to blame at this point in time and you need to know that things can be better but people are talking about job cuts Norfolk.

Nothing on the internet, but do you have info on layoffs at NS Corp? Anything for Sept 2016?

Missouri Financial Partners maintains the position that any employee laid off from Norfolk Southern should retain financial consultation advice in retaining their individual retirement plans. Rolling over your pension, regardless of the amount, can... read more

Just got laid off at ns in newyork. Cousin of mine that works at cn just got laid off the other day in ohio

This is confirmed buy my former manager, but it's just a rumor for now. If you are still with Norfolk Southern I wish you all the best you will need a bit of luck to survive layoffs that are coming.

But keep in mind, if you are on call 24/7 for years you want to have some job security.

What is the likelihood of Norfolk Southern layoffs in Norfolk in 2016? Please let me know if you have any information.

Working here at Norfolk Southern has been a very valuable experience. The company has trained me to be a safe worker and to follow all rules to protect not just myself but folks who are working with me. As I am getting older, this grows in importance... read more

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