Norfolk Southern COO John Orr resigns; Brian Barr appointed successor effective June 1

NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP

John Orr resigned as EVP & COO effective May 31, 2026, citing good reason due to proposed operational changes.
Brian Barr, previously VP & Chief Mechanical Officer, appointed COO effective June 1, 2026.
Orr will serve as advisor through June 30, then retire; continued advisor until merger close or June 2027.
Orr receives severance per Executive Severance Plan and $2.25M retention bonus payable at merger close.
Barr receives $600k base salary, 130% incentive, LTIP $2.5M target, and promotional award $1.26M.

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Departed

John Orr

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

NSC · NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP

Effective: 2026-05-31
Successor: Brian Barr
Filed: June 1, 2026, 9:15 AM ET

On May 31, 2026, John Orr, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Norfolk Southern Corporation (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to resign from the Company for “good reason” on account of proposed changes in the Company’s operations that would result in a diminution of his duties and responsibilities.

Appointed

Brian Barr

Chief Operating Officer

NSC · NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP

Effective: 2026-06-01
Filed: June 1, 2026, 9:15 AM ET

the Board appointed Brian Barr as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective as of June 1, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

John Orr resigned as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP.

Action: resigned
Role: Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

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On May 31, 2026, John Orr, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Norfolk Southern Corporation (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to resign from the Company for “good reason” on account of proposed changes in the Company’s operations that would result in a diminution of his duties and responsibilities.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Brian Barr was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Operating Officer

Exact text from the filing

the Board appointed Brian Barr as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective as of June 1, 2026.

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