Norfolk Southern Corporation said its rail network supported more than $7.7 billion in industrial development investment during 2025, as customers advanced over 60 new or expanded rail-served projects across multiple states and industries. The activity helped drive business expansion and job growth, particularly in sectors such as metals, aggregates, paper, automotive, and emerging biotech.

Despite mixed U.S. manufacturing conditions during the year, Norfolk Southern said its strategic network and portfolio of development-ready rail sites continue to attract long-term private investment. The company added that it is entering 2026 with a strong pipeline of more than 500 manufacturing projects in the site selection phase, reinforcing rail’s growing role in U.S. supply chains and industrial development.

Source: PRNewswire