702165--2/17/2010--NORFOLK_SOUTHERN

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{cost, regulation, environmental}

{condition, economic, financial}

{cost, operation, labor}

{operation, natural, condition}

{system, service, information}

{competitive, industry, competition}

{financial, litigation, operation}

{operation, international, foreign}

{capital, credit, financial}

NS is subject to significant governmental legislation and regulation over commercial, operating and environmental matters. NS, as a common carrier by rail, must offer to transport hazardous materials, regardless of risk. NS may be affected by terrorism or war. NS may be affected by general economic conditions. NS may be affected by the impact of environmental regulation on its utility coal customers and/or the value of certain NS assets. NS faces competition from other transportation providers. The operations of carriers with which NS interchanges may adversely affect its operations. NS relies on technology and technology improvements in its business operations. The vast majority of NS employees belong to labor unions, and labor agreements, strikes, or work stoppages could adversely affect its operations. NS may be subject to various claims and lawsuits that could result in significant expenditures. Severe weather could result in significant business interruptions and expenditures. Unpredictability of demand for rail services resulting in the unavailability of qualified personnel could adversely affect NS' operational efficiency and ability to meet demand. NS may be affected by supply constraints resulting from disruptions in the fuel markets or the nature of some of its supplier markets. The state of capital markets could adversely affect NS' liquidity.

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