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Norfolk Southern surpasses $18 million in donations for third straight year
Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) donated over $18.2 million in 2025 to charities across its 22-state network, supporting programs aligned with its community impact pillars: sustainability, safety, workforce development and thriving communities.
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