Norfolk Southern Corp. reported that its customers initiated over 60 industrial projects in 2025, amounting to a substantial $7.7 billion investment in new or expanded rail-served facilities.

Despite a 4% decline in freight volumes, Norfolk Southern attracted long-term private investment in growth corridors and port gateways, with over 500 U.S. manufacturing projects in the site selection phase.

Norfolk Southern improved rail-served industrial sites, with 15 receiving the independent “REDI Sites” designation, streamlining site selection for companies relying on rail infrastructure.

The company implemented a disciplined real estate strategy in 2025, unlocking rail-backed customer growth and facilitating reinvestment into higher-value sites to enhance network capacity and attract rail-served industries.

The Atlanta-based railroad saw robust industrial development activity across various sectors, including metals, paper, aggregates, and automotive-related projects, contributing to significant outcomes for the company, customers, and communities.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: New industrial development worth $7.7B for Norfolk Southern in 2025