Norfolk Southern to make strategic investments in Alabama

Norfolk Southern Corporation is investing to grow capacity on a key rail line in the state of Alabama, the 3B Corridor, which connects markets in northern and central Alabama to the Port of Mobile and destinations worldwide. The more-than $200M investment positions the line to accommodate expected growth in several sectors as the Southeast progresses as an economic powerhouse for the US economy. The 3B Corridor is strategically aligned with the Port of Mobile, which contributes $85B in annual economic value to Alabama. The corridor represents an important segment of Norfolk Southern’s annual traffic, serving critical industries like agriculture, automotive, chemicals, forestry, and steel. The investments are expected to yield immediate returns when they begin to come online in 2025. “Together with our customers, we are anticipating where markets are heading, and positioning to deliver on their supply chain needs now and into the future,” said Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan H. Shaw. “These investments will bring immediate returns as they make rail an even more competitive part of our nation’s supply chain and expand our customers end-to-end solutions.”