NS Extends OAR to Alabama
Norfolk Southern’s OAR (Operation Awareness & Response) program was launched in 2015 “to educate the public about the economic importance of the safe movement of hazardous materials by rail, connect emergency first
Operation Awareness and Response
NS Safety Train reaches 3,241 first responders
In 2017, Norfolk Southern provided free training to 3,241 firefighters, law enforcement, emergency management personnel and other first responders with the railroad’s Safety Train, described as “a rolling learning lab that helps communities prepare for and safely respond to potential rail incidents.”