NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Norfolk Southern Foundation is committing $50,000 in emergency funding to the American Red Cross to help the Philippines recover from Typhoon Haiyan.

"While the extent of the devastation is still unknown, it's clear that the people of the Philippines are in dire need of immediate assistance following this catastrophic storm," said Wick Moorman, Norfolk Southern chief executive officer. "We know the Red Cross will use these funds in the most effective way to alleviate their suffering."

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 20,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal, automotive, and industrial products.

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