NS Gets Chemical Shippers Award

Norfolk Southern has been awarded the Responsible Care^® Partner of the Year Award for Class 1 railroads by the American Chemistry Council.

In a news release, the carrier said the award was for an exemplary performance and safety record in transporting chemicals.

NS was one of the three companies and the only freight railroad to receive the award, which is given to companies involved in the distribution, transportation, storage, use, treatment, disposal, and sales and marketing of chemicals.

Since 1996, NS has participated in the voluntary Responsible Care Partner program, which is the chemical industry’s environmental, health, safety and security performance initiative.

As a program participant, NS must achieve third-party certification of its business management systems every three years, which includes reviews of the railroad’s safety, environmental stewardship and security.

“Our partnership with the council and its member shippers represents a strong commitment across business sectors to ensure the safety and security of our employees, communities and environment while delivering the quality service that our customers expect,” said NS Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Wheeler in a statement.

Tags: American Chemistry Council, awards, chemical shippers, Norfolk Southern, U.S. Class 1 Railroads