Cover
Cover | Mar. 16, 2020 | Mar. 12, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 16, 2020 | |
Entity File Number | 1-8339 | |
Entity Registrant Name | NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000702165 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 52-1188014 | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | VA | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | Three Commercial Place | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Norfolk | |
Entity Address, State or Province | VA | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 23510-2191 | 23510-2191 |
City Area Code | 757 | |
Local Phone Number | 629-2680 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Norfolk Southern Corporation Common Stock (Par Value $1.00) | |
Trading Symbol | NSC | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |