Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President, Norfolk Southern Railway
Search every verified John Orr interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. During Norfolk Southern’s Q4 2024 earnings call on January 23, 2025, Chief Operating Officer John Orr stated that the company removed nearly $300 million in costs, exceeding its earlier commitment of $250 million. He reported that the adjusted operating ratio ended at 65.8, surpassing the company’s guidance of improvement between 100 and 150 basis points, and that the second-half operating ratio was 64.1. Orr also said the company is entering 2025 with “tremendous momentum” and that a new phase of its operating plan is in development, set to roll out in the first quarter. He described the plan as aiming to further reduce handlings, introduce tighter standards for terminal times and connections, and continue improving operating processes.
Railway Age’s 2026 Railroader of the Year, Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr, is an accomplished fourth-generation railroader who began his career as a craft railroader and union leader, bringing decades of hands-on experience to his leadership. He has held a range of operational and management roles throughout his career and is known across the industry as a proven transformation leader with a strong track record of implementing scheduled railroading to achieve safety and service excellence. Since being appointed EVP and COO in 2024, Orr has led ra…
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Invited by Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr, Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono spent three days aboard Norfolk Southern’s Business Train on a Chicago-New Jersey inspection tour, with stops in Elkhart, Ind.; Toledo, Ohio; Conway Yard (Pittsburgh, Pa.); Juniata Locomotive Shops, Altoona, Pa.; Rutherford Intermodal Terminals (near Harrisburg, Pa.); concluding at Croxton Yard, Conrail Shared Assets Northern New Jersey Operations. This was a unique opportunity to observe Norfolk Southern operating, mechanical and engineering teams at work, engaging with cr…
Our new COO, John Orr, brings decades of industry experience and is playing a pivotal role at Norfolk Southern, identifying key priorities, and positioning our company to accelerate our operational improvements. Learn more about John's leadership priorities at https://bit.ly/3VPrxYu. To our shareholders: Vote on the WHITE proxy card today to protect your investment! Learn more at http://votenorfolksouthern.com. Additional legal information can be found at https://bit.ly/3Vpypvm.
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