ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern has reached agreement on a five-year contract with members of the Brotherhood of Railway Signalmen, the railroad announced today (Nov. 11, 2025).
The agreement, covering nearly 970 members of the union, includes an 18.8% compounded wage increase over the life of the contract, along with accelerated vacation earning and improvements to health and welfare benefits. Work-rule aspects of the contract include increased reimbursement for travel expenses and more flexible scheduling for signal construction.
“Our railroaders are the backbone of Norfolk Southern, and I appreciate the collaboration with BRS on behalf of our signal employees,” Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George said in a press release. “Their expertise and dedication ensure our operations remain safe, fluid and efficient — day in and day out. This agreement brings us closer to completing our full slate of ratified union contracts, a milestone that underscores our deep commitment to our people and their future.”
Brotherhood of Railway Signalmen President Michael Baldwin said the union and railroad “have established a positive working relationship through the collective efforts of our safety collaboration programs. We’ve built on this relationship to drive progress at the bargaining table, allowing the parties to reach wage, health care, and work-rule changes that address the items most important to our members.”
NS now has ratified agreements with 12 of its 13 unions with a tentative agreement awaiting ratification by the remaining union.
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