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Cannon Moss President & GMNorfolk Portsmouth Belt LineMarch 15, 2012
The First and Last Mile
Who We AreClass III Terminal Switching Railroad founded in 1897Corporate headquarters in Portsmouth, VAOwn 35 miles of track with an additional 27 miles of trackage rightsJointly owned by NS & CSXOperate in the Hampton Roads, Virginia communities of Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Norfolk
Our BusinessHandled 24,251 cars in 2011 (+2.6%)Bulk ProductsGrain, Ethanol & ChemicalsAward our 7th straight Jake Award for Safety Last five have been with distinction
Issues We FaceGovernment RegulationUrban Environment 51 road crossings, 24 of them publicNo room for expansionMainline BridgeFirst bridge on the southern branch of the Elizabeth River (Inland Waterway System).International Markets Work closely with customers and the Virginia Port Authority
Grants Virginia Rail Preservation Grant Virginia Rail Industrial Access GrantRail Enhancement FundAid to Local Ports GrantHighway-rail Grade Crossing Safety Improvement Program Tiger II Homeland Security Grants
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