Norfolk Southern Keeps on Chugging in Second-Quarter 2012, Despite Continued Decline in Coal Revenues

SUGAR LAND--July 25, 2012--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Leading North American railroad company Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) (Norfolk, Virginia) saw mostly positive results in the second quarter of 2012, despite an expected decline in coal-related revenues. Executives cited strong operational efficiency as a driving factor in the gains. Net income for the quarter was reported to be $934 million, a 5.9% increase from second-quarter 2011.