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Norfolk SouthernConsistent leadership complaints

Senior management and corporate leadership receive frequent criticism

Source

GlassdoorSep 4, 2026

What the reviews say

Multiple reviews cite a lack of transparency from senior management regarding promotions and strategy, coupled with frustration over corporate restrictions impacting local managers.

glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Norfolk-Southern-EI_IE483.11,27.htmRead the full source

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Signal
Consistent leadership complaints

What this signalsEmployee reviews often show internal change before it is announced.

Domain
via norfolksouthern.com
Overall rating
2.8 of 5
CEO approval
27%
Reviews read
6

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Numbers

Culture
2.3 / 5
Management
2.1 / 5
Compensation
3.4 / 5
Career growth
2.7 / 5
Recommend to a friend
35%
Reviews
10

Details

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Aug 27, 2026 to Sep 4, 2026

Topics and mentions

Job titles in the reviews

  • IT Lead Engineer
  • Assistant Manager
  • Journeyman Electrician
  • Locomotive Engineer
  • Internship

Extraction

Confidence
Medium
Relevance
60%
Sentiment
Negative
Detected
Sep 14, 2026
signal_type
glassdoor-company
signal_subtype
glassdoorConsistentLeadershipComplaints

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    "sentiment": "negative",
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      "IT Lead Engineer",
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      "Journeyman Electrician",
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