8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): 
March 24, 2009 (March 24, 2009)

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NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Virginia	1-8339	52-1188014
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)
Three Commercial Place		(757) 629-2680
Norfolk, Virginia  23510-9241		(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Address of principal executive offices)

No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02.       Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

            On March 24, 2009, Stephen C. Tobias, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Norfolk Southern Corporation, announced his retirement effective March 31, 2009.  Mark D. Manion, currently Executive Vice President Operations, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective April 1, 2009.  Norfolk Southern issued a Press Release announcing this action on March 24, 2009, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

            Mr. Manion, 56, has been employed by Norfolk Southern since 1975 and he has served in his present position since October 1, 2004.  Prior thereto, he served as Senior Vice President - Transportation Operations from December 1, 2003 to October 1, 2004 and before that served as Vice President - Transportation Services and Mechanical.

            Also effective April 1, 2009, Marta R. Stewart, currently Norfolk Southern's Vice President and Controller, will become Vice President and Treasurer, replacing William J. Romig who will retire effective March 31, 2009.  C.H. "Jake" Allison, Jr., currently Assistant Vice President Corporate Accounting, will become Vice President and Controller effective April 1, 2009. 

            Mr. Allison, 45, has been employed by Norfolk Southern since 1993 and has served as Assistant Vice President Corporate Accounting since February 2008.  Prior thereto he served as Assistant Vice President Accounting Operations from July 2006 to February  2008 and Assistant Vice President Strategic Sourcing from November 2001 to July 2006.  Norfolk Southern issued a Press Release announcing this action on March 24, 2009, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

            Norfolk Southern confirms, as required by regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that (1) there is no family relationship between either Mr. Manion or Mr. Allison and any director or executive officer of Norfolk Southern, (2) there was no arrangement or understanding between either Mr. Manion or Mr. Allison and any other person pursuant to which he was elected to his position with Norfolk Southern, and (3) there is no transaction between either Mr. Manion or Mr. Allison and Norfolk Southern that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.  No material plan, contract or arrangement (whether or not written) to which either Mr. Manion or Mr. Allison is a party or a participant was entered into or materially amended in connection with their assuming the duties set forth above, and neither Mr. Manion nor Mr. Allison received any grant or award or any modification thereto, under any such plan, contract or arrangement in connection with such event.

Item 9.01.       Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)        Exhibits

            The following exhibits are furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1 99.2	Press Release dated March 24, 2009. Press Release dated March 24, 2009.

 

                                                            SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                                            NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION

                                                            (Registrant)

                                                            /s/ Howard D. McFadden

                                                            _________________________________

                                                            Name:  Howard D. McFadden
                                                            Title:     Corporate Secretary

Date:    March 24, 2009

                                                           EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1 99.2	Press Release dated March 24, 2009. Press Release dated March 24, 2009.

EX-99

NEWSRELEASE

 Norfolk Southern Corporation, Three Commercial Place, Norfolk, Va  23510-2191

                                                                                        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                                                                                        March 24, 2009

NORFOLK SOUTHERN NAMES MANION COO; VICE CHAIRMAN TOBIAS RETIRES

NORFOLK, VA. -- Mark D. Manion, a 34-year veteran of railroad operations, has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer for Norfolk Southern Corporation, with headquarters in Norfolk, effective April 1.

He succeeds Stephen C. Tobias, who retires March 31 as vice chairman and chief operating officer.

"As Norfolk Southern's chief operating officer, Steve has earned an unparalleled legacy for employee safety and operational efficiency. Our company today is a clear reflection of his vision and constancy," said CEO Wick Moorman. "Mark and his team are positioned to build on these successes, and I am confident that NS will continue to set new standards for excellence in our industry."

            Manion joined NS in 1975 as a management trainee. He served in a range of operations positions, including trainmaster, superintendent, general manager, vice president mechanical, and senior vice president transportation operations before being named executive vice president operations in 2004. He holds a degree in business management from the University of Missouri.

            Tobias joined NS in 1969 as a junior engineer. He served as a terminal trainmaster, superintendent, general manager, vice president transportation, vice president strategic planning, senior vice president operations, and executive vice president operations before being named vice chairman and chief operating officer in 1998. In 2008, Railway Age magazine named Tobias "Railroader of the Year," calling him "a true thoroughbred among operating officers."

            Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway subsidiary operates approximately 21,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serving every major container port in the eastern United States and providing superior connections to western rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is North America's largest rail carrier of metals and automotive products.

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Norfolk Southern contacts:

(Media) Frank Brown, 757-629-2710 (fsbrown@nscorp.com)

(Investors) Leanne Marilley, 757-629-2861 (leanne.marilley@nscorp.com)

Operating Subsidiary: Norfolk Southern Railway Company                                           World Wide Web Site: www.nscorp.com

EX-99

NEWSRELEASE

 Norfolk Southern Corporation, Three Commercial Place, Norfolk, Va  23510-2191

                                                                                        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                                                                                        March 24, 2009

NORFOLK SOUTHERN NAMES STEWART AND ALLISON

TO KEY FINANCE POSITIONS; ROMIG RETIRES

NORFOLK, VA. - Marta R. Stewart has been named vice president and treasurer, and C.H. "Jake" Allison, Jr. has been named vice president and controller for Norfolk Southern Corporation, with headquarters in Norfolk, effective April 1.

            Stewart succeeds William J. Romig, who retires March 31 after a 32-year career at Norfolk Southern.

           Stewart joined NS in 1983 as assistant manager of accounting systems and served as manager financial reporting, director corporate accounting, and assistant vice president corporate accounting before being named vice president and controller in 2003. She holds an accounting degree from The College of William & Mary and is a Certified Public Accountant.

            Allison joined NS in 1993 as manager audits and served as director internal audit, assistant vice president strategic sourcing, and assistant vice president accounting operations before being named assistant vice president corporate accounting in 2008. He holds an accounting degree from Virginia Tech and is a Certified Public Accountant.

            Romig joined NS in 1977 as director operating systems, after specializing in operations research and car utilization at the Association of American Railroads. He served in several transportation and finance positions at Norfolk Southern before being named vice president and treasurer in 1992.

            Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway subsidiary operates approximately 21,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serving every major container port in the eastern United States and providing superior connections to western rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is North America's largest rail carrier of metals and automotive products.

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Norfolk Southern contacts:

(Media) Frank Brown, 757-629-2710 (fsbrown@nscorp.com)

(Investors) Leanne Marilley, 757-629-2861 (leanne.marilley@nscorp.com)

Operating Subsidiary: Norfolk Southern Railway Company                                           World Wide Web Site: www.nscorp.com