NORFOLK , VA -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is providing $1 million for community recovery efforts, while enhancing its other relief-related programs in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
In communities along its lines in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, Norfolk Southern will contribute directly to local and state emergency responders and other community organizations a total of $500,000.
At the same time, Norfolk Southern is matching employee donations to designated national relief organizations, up to a maximum corporate donation of $500,000.
“Norfolk Southern has served the people and industries of the Gulf states for more than 130 years,” said Norfolk Southern Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David R. Goode. “For our local employees, customers and neighbors, we join with those around the world who are devoting their resources to the relief effort.” [Read more - NSCorp]
Norfolk Southern continues to reroute freight that formerly would travel through New Orleans , and operations are normal with the exception of those in New Orleans itself and on the railroad’s bridge over Lake Pontchartrain . Repairs continue on the bridge, which when reopened will be a key artery for transporting rebuilding supplies and equipment.
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