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NORFOLK SOUTHER ERN INVES ESTOR P PRESEN ENTATION 2019 Engagement 1

Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including but not limited to statements regarding anticipated results, benefits, and targets related to the strategic plan. These statements relate to future events or future performance of Norfolk Southern Corporation’s (NYSE: NSC) (“Norfolk Southern,” “NS” or the “Company”). In some cases, these forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words like “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “targets,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “consider,” “project,” and similar references to the future. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on management’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates, beliefs, and projections. While the Company believes these expectations, assumptions, estimates, and projections are reasonable, forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond the Company’s control, including but not limited to: general North American and global economic conditions; changes in energy prices and fuel markets; uncertainty surrounding timing and volumes of commodities being shipped; changes in laws and regulations; uncertainties of claims and lawsuits; labor disputes; transportation of dangerous goods; effects of changes in capital market conditions; and severe weather. These and other important factors, including those discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), as well as the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC, may cause actual results, benefits, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward- looking statements. Please refer to these SEC filings for a full discussion of those risks and uncertainties we view as most important. Forward-looking statements are not, and should not be relied upon as, a guarantee of future events or performance, nor will they necessarily prove to be accurate indications of the times at or by which any such events or performance will be achieved. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, the occurrence of certain events or otherwise, unless otherwise required by applicable securities law. 2

Franchise STRENGTH supports GROWTH opportunities Serves a MAJORITY of U.S. consumers, manufacturing, and energy consumption Most powerful INTERMODAL franchise in the East Robust and comprehensive MERCHANDISE portfolio Diversified and balanced COAL franchise Over 250 short line railroad partners within the eastern U.S. Gateways Short Lines 3

2016-2018 Strategic Plan Results Key Focus Areas Key Financial Targets Progress Through 2018 ( as conveyed December 4, 2015) Optimize revenue – both Disciplined pricing increases Continued pricing gains pricing and volume above rail inflation over rail inflation Achieved 65.4% Operating Improve productivity to Operating Ratio < 65 Ratio in 2018; Third Consecutive deliver efficient and by 2020 Year of Improvement; Improved 740 basis superior service point improvement from 2015-2018 Double-digit EPS growth in Double-digit compound Increase asset utilization annual EPS growth 2016, 2017, and 2018* CapEx ~19% of revenue Focus capital investment through 2018 Total CapEx since 2015 to support long-term CapEx ~17% of revenue ~17% of revenues value creation thereafter Dividend payout target of ~33% Achieved dividend payout of over the longer term and Reward shareholders with >33% in 2016 through 2018; continuation of dividend significant return of capital ~$4.6 billion in share growth and significant repurchases for 2016-2018 share repurchases 4 * Please see reconciliation to GAAP provided on page 76 of our 2019 Proxy Statement under “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Reimagine Possible With the expectation we would meet our prior strategic plan’s 2020 financial goals ahead of schedule, we began work on a new strategic plan in mid-2018. On February 11, 2019, we unveiled the new three-year plan, announcing financial and operating initiatives and targets. Strategic Plan Targets  Full year operating ratio of 60 percent by 2021  Full year operating ratio improvement in 2019 of at least 100 basis points on our 2018 operating ratio of 65.4 percent  Revenue growth at a compound annual rate of 5 percent through 2021  2021 annual average headcount reduction of 3,000  2019 year end headcount reduction of 500  500 fewer locomotives by 2021  Capital expenditures between 16 percent and 18 percent of revenues through 2021 to promote safety, efficiency, and growth  Dividend payout ratio of 33 percent and continuance of share repurchases using free cash flow and borrowing capacity Norfolk Southern’s mission is to serve our customers, manage our assets, control our costs, operate safely, and develop our people. These core principles - the NS way - are at the heart of our reimagined company. 5

TOP21 Operating Plan Through TOP21, we will operate fewer but heavier trains; balance network and asset flows; decrease circuity; reduce reclassification events; fully integrate local and system operations; and drive down costs. TOP21 Clean Sheeting  Precision Scheduled Railroading based  Ongoing process to streamline operations at rail operating plan terminals, improve the consistency and reliability of customer service, lower operating costs, and  Phase I, fully implemented July 1, 2019, focused on merchandise and automotive create capacity for growth networks  No adverse effects on network performance Key Performance Metrics or quality of our customer service 1. Service Quality  Reduced circuitry 2. T&E Productivity  Improved velocity  Extensive customer engagement, including 3. Train Weights town halls and one-on-one meetings 4. Locomotive Productivity  Started work on Phase II – planned implementation early 2020 5. Cars On Line Reduced One Balanced Frequent Terminal Network Service Flows Dependence 6

First Half 2019: Performance Highlights Record operating ratio and strong earnings per share growth 2018* NS IS  65.4% operating ratio WELL POSITIONED TO BUILD ON  EPS improved 44% over 2017 MOMENTUM  17% increase in income from railway operations AND IMPROVE compared to 2017 2019 FULL-YEAR OPERATING RATIO First Six Months 2019 BY AT LEAST  64.8% operating ratio 100 BASIS POINTS  EPS improved 18% over first half 2018  9% increase in income from railway operations compared to first half 2018 7 * Please see reconciliation to GAAP provided on page 76 of our 2019 Proxy Statement under “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Capital Deployment Strategy Balances Investment with Shareholder Returns Capital Allocation Capital Expenditures Dividends Share Repurchases Increased share repurchases to $2.78 billion in 2018. Raised the quarterly dividend twice in 2018, for an overall increase of 31%. Investment and Shareholder Returns Capital Allocation by Year (2009 through 2018) ($ in Millions) Capital Expenditures Dividends Shares 6,000 Capital Expenditures Shares Dividends $19.2 Billion $17.3 Billion 4,000 2,000 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Remain committed to pursuing a disciplined capital allocation strategy while investing appropriately in the rail network. 8

Norfolk Southern’s Highly Independent and Experienced Board Of Directors Our Directors’ Skills & Expertise James A. Squires Thomas C. Kelleher President & CEO Former President, CEO/Senior Office 11 Chairman of the Board Morgan Stanley Environmental & Safety 4 Finance & Accounting 7 Governance/Board 11 Gov't & Shareholder Relations Steven F. Leer 6 Michael D. Lockhart HR & Compensation Lead Independent Director 6 Former Chairman, President and Information Technology 4 Former CEO and Chairman, CEO, Armstrong World 7 Marketing Arch Coal Industries Strategic Planning 11 Transportation 5 Amy E. Miles Thomas D. Bell, Jr. Our Board’s Independence and Tenure Former Chair and CEO, Chairman, Mesa Capital Regal Entertainment Group Inc . Partners Average Tenure: 7 Years 9% Daniel A. Carp Jennifer F. Scanlon 1 4 Former Chairman and CEO, Former President and CEO, 3 3 91% Eastman Kodak Company USG Corporation <5 years 5-10 years > 10 years Independent Insider Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. John R. Thompson Independent Chairman / CEO President, Purdue University Former Senior Vice President Our Corporate Governance Best Practices and General Manager, Best Buy.com  Annually elected directors  Extensive shareholder  Majority voting standard engagement  Shareholders’ right to call a  Lead independent director Marcela E. Donadio special meeting  Enterprise risk Former Partner and Americas Oil  Governance & Nominating management program & Gas Sector Leader Committee oversight of  Proxy access Ernst & Young LLP Sustainability 9