
Our vision is to be the safest, most customer-focused, and successful transportation company in the world.
Be the safest, most customer-focused, and successful transportation company in the world Norfolk Southern believes having a vision helps create prosperity. It pushes boundaries, creates new possibilities, and challenges people to roll up their sleeves and do what it takes to achieve goals. Whether NS is developing new safety initiatives, providing reliable truck-competitive service in more than 2 lanes, launching the Crescent Corridor — one of the fastest routes from the Southeast to the Northeast complete with 3 new intermodal lanes -- or committing to a reforestation project to plant 6 million trees, the Norfolk Southern team is working hard to fulfill the vision.
Norfolk Southern Corporation's mission, vision & values motivate 11% of Norfolk Southern Corporation employees. Besides getting paid, the “company mission” is the most important thing about their work for 10% of employees at Norfolk Southern Corporation. When asked to whom they feel the most loyal at work, 4% of employees said Norfolk Southern Corporation's mission and vision. Comparably data clearly shows that a focused mission statement and cohesive core company values are vital to maintaining employee alignment.