Norfolk Southern posted higher profits in the first quarter despite flat revenue and the impact of harsh winter weather.
“There’s a lot to be pleased with this quarter,” CEO Mark George said, including delivering financial results in line with expectations despite a “vicious winter” that included 18 storms.
“Our network resiliency was evident again thanks to great planning and execution by our team,” George told investors and analysts on the railroad’s Wednesday morning earnings call.
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