Manion executive vice president and chief operating officer effective. Norfolk southern corporation these rules govern operations on the railroad subsidiaries of norfolk southern corporation. The northeast operating rules advisory committee norac is a body of railroads that establish a set of operating rules for railroads in north america. Ns is one of the nations premier transportation companies. Under the employee conduct rules in the norfolk southern corporation book of safety and general conduct, employees are to conduct themselves in a. This rule requires railroads to have a formal program for certifying conductors. At norfolk southern, safety is a way of life and one of our guiding principles. With headquarters in atlanta, georgia, the company operates 19,420 miles 31,250 km route miles in 22 eastern states, the district of columbia, and has rights in canada over the albany to montreal route of the canadian pacific railway, and. Responsibility for safety and environmental stewardship cannot be transferred. Rick or karen fletcher, 7574252000 email protected, email protected for more norfolk southern merchandise, visit the ns logo shop, which offers thousands of great items that can be customized with the norfolk southern logo or an ns division or department name.
Ns mechanical department sets injury ratio record in 08 last year, norfolk southern railways mechanical department registered a reportable injury ratio of 0. The norfolk southern railway reporting mark ns is a class i freight railroad in the united states. Norfolk southerns i am coming home safety campaign in 2015 coincided with a percent decline in reportable injuries. Norfolk southern corporation and its corporate affiliates hereinafter collectively called norfolk southern are committed to the principle that safety is good business. Further instructions may be issued by proper authority. Your accessns session has expired, please click continue to log back in to accessns. Maintenance of way operating rules in effect at 0001 central, mountain and pacific continental time sunday, october 31, 2004.
Department of labors occupational safety and health administration, which found that the company violated the whistleblower provisions of the federal railroad safety act. Please doubleclick the logon icon to log into accesssns. Ns operating rules january 1, 2015 norfolk southern corporation these rules govern operations on the railroad subsidiaries of norfolk southern corporation. All owners of interment rights, visitors, and contractors shall be subject to said rules and regulations, amendments or alterations as shall be adopted by the city of norfolk. In washington and across the country, norfolk southern engages legislators and policymakers on the importance of freight rail to the nations economy. Norfolk southern corporation is one of the nations premier transportation companies. Standards for north american railway signaling in the united states are issued by the. Apr 01, 2015 gcor general code of operating rules seventh edition effective april 1, 2015 these rules herein govern the operations of the railroads listed and must be complied with by all employees regardless of gender.
Nov 18, 2010 he wrote this song about the safety briefing that we do every morning at the norfolk southern training center in mcdonough, georgia. Norfolk southern and its railroad subsidiaries issued to name employed as who must return it to the proper officer when called for,or when leaving the service. This section is the gateway to signal aspects, mostly taken from rulebooks i have come across, borrowed, or stolen. The message makes safety personal, reminding employees of the family, friends, and loved ones waiting for them at home at the end of a work day. Norfolk southern assessment practice tests jobtestprep. Jobtestprep provides a complete and affordable norfolk southern preemployment test preparation program designed for your success. Were committed to helping our employees grow their careersfrom internships and management, to field operations and information technology. In early 2015, norfolk southern recommitted to employee safety with adoption of a new safety message. Norfolk southern corporation spends millions of dollars for technological. If so, you will most likely encounter the hiring hurdle of a norfolk southern assessment test. The tank car, moved to training locations by norfolk southern, offered emergency responders handson training with the type of car the industry uses to transport hazardous material, including lessons on tank car safety features. The following are a summary of changes issued since the publication of the safety and general conduct rule book dated january 1, 2015.
I have been working at norfolk southern fulltime for more than 3 years. Train or engine exceeding medium speed must at once reduce to that speed. Csx conductors can now step on and off moving equipment. Norfolk southern officials answer questions over mccalla. On the effective date, these rules supersede all previous rules and instructions. The older the rulebooks get, the more interesting the reading. Safety is conrails top priority, and the commitment to safety extends throughout every aspect of the company. Parents and school officials have made worries over air quality, noise, traffic and safety especially as they relate to the school polarizing issues for the mccalla community. The norac rules are intended to enhance railroad safety. A proposed federal rule would require at least two crew members for most train operations.
Norfolk southern idles hump at linwood yard in north carolina. Norfolk southern multistate safety train tour underway. Kansas city southern, union pacific, and csx are three railroads that use dtc on portions of their routes. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Its norfolk southern railway subsidiary operates 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the district of columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern united states, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers.
Shipper safety handbook railroad customer safety handbook this book is an extension of our expanding efforts to put safety first in all aspects of our operations. Most ns employees work hourly positions in field operations. Norfolk southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the. Nsc generates its revenue from freight of various commodities, clubbed under three segments. Northeast operating rules advisory committee wikipedia. Norfolk southern continues to demonstrate that rail is a safe and efficient. Related searches for norfolk southern rules test norfolk southern practice tests owp nscorp signal practice test. Under a new state rule, the fort wayneallen county. These signal lists are not official lists produced by norfolk southern.
Wages are paid on an hourly, daily, or monthly basis either weekly or biweekly, depending on location, position, and applicable labor. The norac rulebook is used by full and associate member railroads, located. Ns promotes understanding among people who make decisions that affect railroads and railroaders, customers, suppliers, and communities. Norfolk southern outlined the safety changes mentioned by riley. Jobtestprep provides a complete and affordable norfolk southern preemployment test. The fra concedes that it has no data to suggest that twoperson crews are associated with higher levels of safety than oneperson crews. He wrote this song about the safety briefing that we do every morning at the norfolk southern training center in mcdonough, georgia. Norac operating rules tenth edition effective november 6, 2011 publishedby.
Former chemical safety board chair vanessa sutherland has started a new position as a vice president at norfolk southern corp. You will always do your best to follow the rule books, but management has quotas to meet and if you are the next victim, they will find rule violation. These skill and laborintensive jobs are covered under collective bargaining agreements and require union membership after a probationary period. A form d control system dcs is used by northeastern railroads that have adopted the norac rule book. We help keep the country moving, made possible by the talented people on our team. Norfolk southern safety page railroad workers united. As your transportation provider and your neighbor, we strive to be safety leaders in both the workplace and at home thats our culture. Vintage railroad ephemera penn central officials safety rules more 63. In addition to fewer injuries, the number of employees who missed at least one day of work due to an injury decreased by 22 percent. Operating rule book, ns1, hm1, hv1 highway vehicle, emergency response guidebook, safety and general conduct rules, ns approved work boots, gloves, hearing protection, and safety glasses. Get the best deals on collectible railroad rule books when you shop the largest online selection at. Many of the library markings, card, dewey decimal numbers and the such seem to have been created and added by.
Norfolk southern railroad signal rules 340 344 348 dwarf clear proceed at authorized speed. In keeping with a strong tradition of safety, norfolk southern recently rolled out a new educational train and website to help first responders across its network respond to. Department of labors occupational safety and health administration has found that norfolk southern railway co. An empowered work force, including all employees, that takes responsibility for personal safety, the safety of fellow employees, and the communities in which we serve. Item is in very good condition and displays little usage. In 2015, norfolk southern teamed with industry partner dupont on 25 multiday training sessions using a dupont training tank car. Norfolk southern hires exsafety board leader for legal. Fra is issuing this notice to explain its rationale for approving a norfolk southern railway company ns petition for a test program designed to test track inspection technologies i. Norfolk southern railway ns safety and general conduct rules. Safety norfolk southern corporation and its corporate affiliates hereinafter collectively called norfolk southern are committed to the principle that safety is good business. Norfolk southerns fiveyear plan centers on safety, service, stewardship and growth the class i is in the second year of a fiveyear plan to streamline operations, improve customer service, and. It revolves around safety, but the rule book is grey, and management will struggle with knowing when to turn a blind eye, and when to bust employees for rule violations. Pdf format, you will need adobe acrobat to view and print them. On march 6, 1996 the federal agency on safety and oversight of the railroad industry released a new rule stating that locomotives operating at speeds of greater than 20 mph that regularly passed through public grade crossings would be required to use ditch lights.
What should i do if my supervisor asks me to disregard a safety rule in order to. The virginia southern division became the bbs third division when buckingham branch leased from norfolk southern the 59mile section of track for operation between burkeville, va and clarksville, va in 2009. Norfolk southern operating guidelines for contractors create. Norfolk southerns safety program extends beyond our rail operations into the communities where we live and work. Old rule required employees to stay on equipment until it came to a stop. Each contractor is held accountable for hisher actions on the job. Get the best deals on collectible railroad rule books when you. Get the best deals on collectible railroad rule books when. In compliance with rule c, norac operating rules, and conrail policy, all conrail employees are required to attend periodic operating rules, safety, and risk management classes. Freight rail and operational regulations association of. Virginia southern division buckingham branch railroad. Their enforcement will help protect your cemetery and create and preserve its beauty. The virginia southern interchanges with norfolk southern at burkeville. Norfolk southern prescription safety eyewear program some of the forms are in.