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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
February 6, 2001
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Virginia 1-8339 52-1188014
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
Three Commercial Place, Norfolk, Virginia 23510-9241
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (757) 629-2680
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On February 6, 2001, Registrant announced that it had closed
that day the sale of $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 6 3/4%
Senior Notes due in 2011 and $700 million aggregate principal amount of its
7 1/4% Senior Notes due in 2031.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Exhibit Description
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99 Copy of the press release issued by Registrant on
February 6, 2001.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities 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)
/s/ Dezora M. Martin
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Name: Dezora M. Martin
Title: Corporate Secretary
Date: February 6, 2001
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99 Copy of the press release issued by Registrant on
February 6, 2001.