I am so glad and gratefull for my carman position in rockport yard in cleveland. I cant wait to go to work everyday. my boss is the ideal person to work for. They want to make us inspect cars faster and i am all for it. Only the lazy ones want more... — read more 

Before its too late. Get yourself a slip trip or fall. Have a back issue. Ns dosnt do light duty. You will be put outta work before the furlough and will receive your pay during this difficult process. Good luck

Will more track to maintain bring in more machines and cause this shop to expand? Or possibly get shut down and contracted out?

Get ready, the UP dispatchers are non-agreement. If the merger is approved, the STB will force the carriers to have an election for ATDA representation or for everyone to be non-agreement. UP will most likely try to keep you off property and away... — read more 

What are your thoughts on the future of the juniata locomotive shop in Altoona pa, will it survive or the work be moved somewhere else

Most likely you will be laid off if you are at any shop within 500 miles of a Union Pacific shop.

Heard from a reliable source UP is going to buy us and heads are going to roll

NS manipulate the soil testing,proves negligence in the testing. The cost will hurt NS's bottom line for years. Remind me why we fired the previous CEO Just saying

Norfolk Southern has laid off 200 employees and will transition to TCS. Just about everyone in my group will be gone. What crazy is TCS is not even listing our positions.

Layoff to begin soon

Layoffs will be coming sooner rather than later I'm afraid

Managers are encouraging Carmen to make up repairs. Stealing money from customers. Is this just my dirt ball managers? Or system wide?

I've heard from a reliable source that Norfolk Southern is building new warehouses and adding new customers along its Network anyone heard about this????

If the country moves towards a recession, tariffs effect shippers, will NS maintain the work force durning the down turn as they promised?

Mechanical supervisor is telling carman that the local chairman is telling them to “handle” guys . How are they suppose to trust that they are getting fair representation and isn’t that a reason to have him removed from that position?

This forum deletes any posts they don't like

Did anyone other locations see furloughs? Me and three others just got furloughed. I guess PSR2.0 is finna be in full affect!

Big hush hush project at ns. Non disclosure agreements were signed by all attendees, supposedly director level and above. Anybody here know anything more or how they plan on f'ing us?

Has anyone heard of any furloughs across the system especially in mechanical? I know I heard February 2025 could be furloughs but was just wondering if anyone heard anything. Just started bout 9 months ago and was wondering if I should start applying... — read more 

Any news on schedule for xmas day? If the rumors are true we’ll be working all crews and shops as normally scheduled.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgg9byUy-V4

Is this going to be an interesting year as it relates to Norfolk Southern layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Another East Palenstine incoming.

I hope there’s layoffs soon. Too many of the newer hires are booger eaters who need to go back to fast food. Re--rds.

I have heard from two reliable sources that NS may be done with PSR under the leadership of Mark George. He said in a statement that the past 18 months at Norfolk Southern is brutal and wants to have a fresh start for the company moving forward... — read more 

Norfolk Southern Rossville tn intermodal yard may be contracted out. Heard they were out to look at it last week. Haven’t heard anything since.

Shaw under investigation for inappropriate relationship... having an affair with PSR

I don't know where you all are getting your info from, but NS is NOT getting rid of Chattanooga Hump Yard or Inman as they are two of the busiest Hubs on the NS Network. I wish Norfolk Southern would find someone a lot like CSX Joe Henrichs who could... — read more 

Heard from an inside source Chattanooga and possibly Birmingham as well being shuttered and sold. More to follow.

Let Norfolk Southern go out of business, sell the Employees, and ship jobs over seas.

Pivotal day for juniata locomotive shop June 12th 2024 as they celebrate the end of an era. On hand for the celebration will be PUC, National Board of Labor Relations, International Union Chairman(All Crafts), and local politicians. Media may or may... — read more 

https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/csx-ceo-surprises-three-employees-with-new-ford-trucks/

I’m am excited for my family to tour the shop on family day and be proud of the company that has changed our lives so much. Very thankful for the opportunity NS have given me.

Atlanta Inman yard on the chopping along with Conway & Enola.

John Orrs 1st order of business is to start idling mechanical dept. 1st on the chop block is Enola then followed by Conway. JLS to be sold to wabtec in exchange for better contracted rates and warranties on locomotive fleet production and... — read more 

Thinking the NS / Shaw had turned the page was a big mistake. False truths of the “Kinder NS “ is a Joke once again . This time I thought it may change and has …Yet save you’re a-s bring in ORR cut everything may as well give him a pants suit ... — read more 

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ancoras-board-nominees-win-support-from-blet-teamsters-in-norfolk-southern-battle https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/04/25/norfolk-southern-nsc-ancora-wins-teamster-union-support.html Maintenance of... — read more 

Regardless of the outcome of the May 9 Proxy Vote, PSR is returning. The Shareholders will force it no matter which Management team wins. Ancora and Boychuck claim they will rely on Attrition to reduce employees. While I don't wholy believe that... — read more