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Norfolk Southern adds OR to 2024 incentive plan; COO Orr reports early 8% gains
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP
- COO John Orr appointed March 20; Intermodal & Automotive moved to Operations.
- Terminal dwell, Merchandise speed, active train count each improved 8% in first two weeks under Orr.
- 53 low-volume intermodal lanes eliminated (15% of network) to reduce complexity.
- Two hump yards reclassified as 'High Performance Terminals'; targeted 33% dwell improvement in 60 days.
- 2024 annual incentive plan adds Operating Ratio (30% weighting); long-term goal of sub-60% OR in 3-4 years.