COAL

Norfolk Southern is strategically located to partner with producers, receivers, agents, and brokers to support the sourcing, blending, and transportation of high-quality utility, metallurgical, and industrial coals that power communities, advance economic development, and feed manufacturing in America and around the world.


With an extensive selection of coal and coke cars, we can move your product to both domestic and international markets. Our fleet includes manual hoppers and gondolas for rotary dump service, high cubic capacity coke hoppers, and air-operated quick discharge hoppers.

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What We Ship

Our coal team provides accessible shipping solutions for customers moving coal, coke, and iron ore.

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Key Resources for Coal Shipping

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Track shipments, get real-time data, request coal permits and more with our one-stop digital dashboard.

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Accounting & Billing

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Freight Claims

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Mine Operations

Explore Norfolk Southern’s extensive list of mine operations facilities.

Coal Loading Status

Review a detailed list of capabilities at the various Norfolk Southern served mines.

NS Approved Freeze Conditioning Agents

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Brad Yeatts
Group Vice President


540-521-1144
brad.yeatts@nscorp.com

Jennifer Knighton

Director of Coal Marketing

 

404-840-4034

jennifer.knighton@nscorp.com

Graham Gill
Manager of Coal Marketing


757-406-2101   
graham.gill@nscorp.com


Haley Evans
Manager of Coal Marketing

470-895-1764
haley.evans@nscorp.com

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