Norfolk Southern Increases Stock Repurchase Program

Norfolk Southern Corporation NSC today announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 50 million shares of its common stock through Dec. 31, 2014. In combination with the previous share repurchase program that expires on Dec. 31, 2010, the total number of shares that may be repurchased has increased from 75 million to 125 million. From February 2006 through June 30, 2010, approximately 66.7 million shares have been repurchased for $3.4 billion. The timing and volume of any purchases will be guided by management's assessment of market conditions and other factors. Norfolk Southern had approximately 369 million shares outstanding as of June 30, 2010.