(Norfolk Southern issued the following on May 14, 2009.)
NORFOLK, Va. In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, Norfolk Southern will curtail yard and local freight operations beginning 11:00 PM on Saturday, May 23 and road operations beginning 7:00 AM, Sunday, May 24. Full operations will resume at 7:00 AM, Tuesday, May 26. Interline gateways will remain open for traffic delivered from connecting carriers and passenger trains will continue to operate through the Holiday.
Customers with critical shipments, particularly unit trains, where customer operations will continue through the holidays, should contact their Customer Service or Marketing Representative regarding service requirements.
Where local service (set/pull) will be required through the holiday period or for questions regarding specific shipments, customers are encouraged to contact their Central Yard Operations or Customer Service representative.
