SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 April 26, 1999 (Date of earliest event reported) NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 1-8339 52-1188014 (State of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer No.) Incorporation) Identification No.) Three Commercial Place, Norfolk, Virginia 23510-9241 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (757)629-2680 No Change (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 7. Exhibits 99 Copy of the Registrant's press release, dated April 26, 1999. Signatures Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION (Registrant) By: /s/ Dezora M. Martin --------------------------- Dezora M. Martin Corporate Secretary Date: April 26, 1999 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number System Description - ------ ----------- 99 Copy of Registrant's press release, dated April 26, 1999.