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NSAlert
 

Two tropical depressions projected to impact the Gulf Coast

 

Aug 21, 2020

 

 >>Tropical Depression Thirteen

 

>>Tropical Depression Fourteen

 

Norfolk Southern is monitoring two tropical depressions, which are expected to impact the Gulf Coast region early next week.  Norfolk Southern will continue to provide updates as conditions change.

 

Customers with critical shipments should contact NS Customer Service at customerservice@nscorp.com or 1-800-635-5768.

 

The latest ETA and routing information are always available through AccessNS.

 

Thank you for your business.

 

[CNJRoss]

NSAlert
 

Tropical Storms Marco and Laura Update

 

Aug 24, 2020

 

 

 

Norfolk Southern continues to monitor Tropical Storms Marco and Laura.  Marco is expected to make landfall Monday night and Laura is expected to make landfall Wednesday night into Thursday morning, both bringing heavy rainfall to the Gulf Coast areas. 

 

The New Orleans Flood Protection Authority started closing the floodgates in and around New Orleans Sunday, August 23 and will close the last gate this afternoon Monday, August 24.  Shipments destined to or traveling through New Orleans and Mobile will be impacted.  At this time, we do not know the duration of the impact. 

 

Precautionary actions are being taken to protect infrastructure and rail equipment is being repositioned away from low-lying areas around Mobile, AL and New Orleans, LA.  Norfolk Southern is working with customers located in the forecasted regions to identify switching needs and with interchange partners to move certain shipments over alternate interchange gateways. Ongoing updates will be provided as this storm system progresses.

 

Customers with critical shipments should contact NS Customer Service at customerservice@nscorp.com or 1-800-635-5768.

 

The latest ETA and routing information are always available through AccessNS.

 

Thank you for your business.

 

[CNJRoss]

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Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura update

 

Aug 26, 2020

 

Norfolk Southern continues to monitor Hurricane Laura, which is expected to make landfall Wednesday night into Thursday morning, bringing heavy rainfall and wind to the Gulf Coast area.  

 

After landfall the storm is expected to move gradually northeastward bringing high winds and heavy rainfall across the NS system. NS will continue to watch the progress of the storm and has staged equipment and materials in key areas to begin any necessary recovery activities as soon as it is safe to do so.  

 

Following Tropical Storm Marco, NS has resumed normal operations in the Mobile, Alabama, area. The New Orleans Flood Protection Authority has advised the floodgates will remain closed at this time. Shipments destined to or traveling through New Orleans will be impacted. At this time, we do not know the duration of the impact.

 

Customers with critical shipments should contact NS Customer Service at customerservice@nscorp.com or 1-800-635-5768.

 

The latest ETA and routing information are always available through AccessNS.

 

Thank you for your business.

 

[CNJRoss]

NSAlert

 

Hurricane Laura Update

 

Aug 27, 2020

 

 

Norfolk Southern continues to monitor Hurricane Laura, which made landfall early Thursday morning, bringing heavy rainfall and wind to the Gulf Coast area.  The New Orleans Flood Protection Authority has opened the Seabrook and Florida Avenue flood gates, which gives Norfolk Southern access to NS Oliver Yard and the NS Chalmette Branch.  Norfolk Southern is in the process of returning rail cars to these previously vacated yards.  Shipments on Norfolk Southern destined to NS served New Orleans facilities should expect a delay of an additional 24-48 hours.  At this time, the gateways to the western carriers in New Orleans remain closed. 

 

The storm is moving gradually east by northeastward bringing high winds and heavy rainfall across the NS system. NS will continue to watch the progress of the storm and has staged equipment and materials in key areas to begin any necessary recovery activities as soon as it is safe to do so. 

 

Customers with critical shipments should contact NS Customer Service at customerservice@nscorp.com or 1-800-635-5768.

 

The latest ETA and routing information are always available through AccessNS.

 

Thank you for your business.