The political process significantly impacts Norfolk Southern through government policies, legislation, and regulatory decisions. As a result, our board of directors believes that it is in the best interests of Norfolk Southern and our stockholders for the Corporation to participate in the political process by engaging in a government relations program.

The government relations program seeks to educate and inform public officials about issues important to our business, and we engage with policymakers as they shape legislation, regulation and other policies that could impact our business. By doing so, Norfolk Southern furthers public policy goals that are consistent with our business and values.

Part of our government relations program includes participating in the political process in the United States through political contributions. This report describes and lists political contributions and expenditures made by Norfolk Southern and contributions made by the Norfolk Southern Corporation Good Government Fund (GGF). Norfolk Southern maintains a compendium of procedures for making these political contributions. Members of Norfolk Southern’s government relations department, as well as an external provider of campaign finance compliance services, monitor all political contributions for compliance with these procedures. This report further describes certain nondeductible payments to trade associations, chambers of commerce, and other tax-exempt organizations.

We think it is important not to impose a litmus test on a candidate, committee, or organization with respect to a particular issue. Therefore, while we may not agree with every statement made, or piece of legislation introduced, by legislators who receive our financial support, we believe it’s our responsibility as a corporate citizen to engage with duly elected legislators on behalf of our shareholders, employees, and communities we serve.

We anticipate that we will update this voluntary disclosure twice a year and publish it on our corporate website.