I've heard from a reliable source that Norfolk Southern is building new warehouses and adding new customers along its Network anyone heard about this????
Recession
If the country moves towards a recession, tariffs effect shippers, will NS maintain the work force durning the down turn as they promised?
Local chairman
Mechanical supervisor is telling carman that the local chairman is telling them to “handle” guys . How are they suppose to trust that they are getting fair representation and isn’t that a reason to have him removed from that position?
What a joke
This forum deletes any posts they don't like
Layoffs
Did anyone other locations see furloughs? Me and three others just got furloughed. I guess PSR2.0 is finna be in full affect!
Project Oddesy??
Big hush hush project at ns. Non disclosure agreements were signed by all attendees, supposedly director level and above. Anybody here know anything more or how they plan on f'ing us?
Layoffs 2025
Has anyone heard of any furloughs across the system especially in mechanical? I know I heard February 2025 could be furloughs but was just wondering if anyone heard anything. Just started bout 9 months ago and was wondering if I should start applying... — read more
Xmas schedule
Any news on schedule for xmas day? If the rumors are true we’ll be working all crews and shops as normally scheduled.
Form 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgg9byUy-V4
Norfolk Southern Layoffs 2025
Is this going to be an interesting year as it relates to Norfolk Southern layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Carmen. 1 minute per car for inspections
Another East Palenstine incoming.
Layoffs, please.
I hope there’s layoffs soon. Too many of the newer hires are booger eaters who need to go back to fast food. Re--rds.
NS may be done with PSR under the leadership of Mark George
I have heard from two reliable sources that NS may be done with PSR under the leadership of Mark George. He said in a statement that the past 18 months at Norfolk Southern is brutal and wants to have a fresh start for the company moving forward... — read more
Rossville, tn intermodal N.S
Norfolk Southern Rossville tn intermodal yard may be contracted out. Heard they were out to look at it last week. Haven’t heard anything since.
Shaw under investigation
Shaw under investigation for inappropriate relationship... having an affair with PSR
Inman Yard & Chattanooga Hump will NOT be shutdown!
I don't know where you all are getting your info from, but NS is NOT getting rid of Chattanooga Hump Yard or Inman as they are two of the busiest Hubs on the NS Network. I wish Norfolk Southern would find someone a lot like CSX Joe Henrichs who could... — read more
Chattanooga Hump and shop closing by end of Oct.
Heard from an inside source Chattanooga and possibly Birmingham as well being shuttered and sold. More to follow.
Let Norfolk Southern go out of business
Let Norfolk Southern go out of business, sell the Employees, and ship jobs over seas.
JLS thank you for your service
Pivotal day for juniata locomotive shop June 12th 2024 as they celebrate the end of an era. On hand for the celebration will be PUC, National Board of Labor Relations, International Union Chairman(All Crafts), and local politicians. Media may or may... — read more
CSX CEO Gives Trucks to employees
https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/csx-ceo-surprises-three-employees-with-new-ford-trucks/
Family Day!
I’m am excited for my family to tour the shop on family day and be proud of the company that has changed our lives so much. Very thankful for the opportunity NS have given me.
Atlanta Inman yard on the chopping block
Atlanta Inman yard on the chopping along with Conway & Enola.
NS mechanical dept. To be idled
John Orrs 1st order of business is to start idling mechanical dept. 1st on the chop block is Enola then followed by Conway. JLS to be sold to wabtec in exchange for better contracted rates and warranties on locomotive fleet production and... — read more
PSR and Lies
Thinking the NS / Shaw had turned the page was a big mistake. False truths of the “Kinder NS “ is a Joke once again . This time I thought it may change and has …Yet save you’re a-s bring in ORR cut everything may as well give him a pants suit ... — read more
Unions selling us out
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ancoras-board-nominees-win-support-from-blet-teamsters-in-norfolk-southern-battle https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/04/25/norfolk-southern-nsc-ancora-wins-teamster-union-support.html Maintenance of... — read more
PSR is Coming
Regardless of the outcome of the May 9 Proxy Vote, PSR is returning. The Shareholders will force it no matter which Management team wins. Ancora and Boychuck claim they will rely on Attrition to reduce employees. While I don't wholy believe that... — read more
White sheeting
White sheeting almost complete for Chattanooga. The humpmto be shut down yet again
I hope the 311 goes bankrupt!
311 su-ks!
Don Hoagie is back
Don Hoagie aka Haygee has been on a rampage lately. Beware and be on the look out if you’re working in Conway…
Trying to re-invent the wheel
You can wrap it, bag it, box it, paint it, hide it even.... but no matter what you do to a tu-d, it's still a tu-d. Welcome back PSR. Why won't they just let us do what we know how to do. The railroads have been moving freight for over nearly 200... — read more
To go back or stay at current job?
I have 9 yrs service , been laid off 3 yrs, just got the call to come back and can’t figure out what to do
Latest freight railroad layoffs and Wall Street pressure renew concerns about safety and service
The latest rail layoffs this week, combined with an investment fund's ongoing campaign for control of Norfolk Southern, are renewing concerns among unions and regulators about all the cuts hurting safety and... — read more
Proxy War at NS
There is a brewing war at NS to oust the LOADS at the top.
Still forcing overtime
After 4 years of telling us it’s gonna stop Bellevue car shop is still forcing employees to work 16 hours DMO has said it would come to an end every year since
LOADS
Imagine if agreement cuts could be made by agreement employees voting for the biggest loads of their craft monthly for a year. Sadly the “workers” would get voted out. That’s the problem and always will be for the minority of union employees that... — read more
BNSF Talent
Making room for more BNSF workers.
Wow, NS 7% Union layoff
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/norfolk-southern-to-reduce-non-union-workforce-by-7/ar-BB1hh0HE NS laying off 7% of their union employees, things starting to look tight around there.
Let's take votes on the most unsafe yards
Let's take votes on the most unsafe yards and working conditions
Norfolk Southern Layoffs 2024
Is there going to be any reorg or Norfolk Southern layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?