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NS 1Q24 Prelim Results Reflect East Palestine Settlement (Updated Following NYSE Close)
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““Norfolk Southern is becoming a more productive and efficient railroad. There is still work to be done to achieve industry-competitive margins and our target of a sub-60% adjusted operating ratio in 3-4 years and we are taking all the right steps to deliver on our promise.” – President and CEO Alan Shaw