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In which two major railroads did Norfolk Southern Railway originate from?

  • Norfolk and Western Railway and Southern Railway

  • Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central Railroad

  • Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Chesapeake and Ohio Railway

  • Union Pacific Railroad and Central Pacific Railroad

Answer

Norfolk Southern Railway was formed in 1982 through the merger of Norfolk and Western Railway and Southern Railway. These two major railroads combined their operations to create the current Norfolk Southern Railway.
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