Port of Virginia teams with Norfolk Southern on RailGreen program

In Virginia, the Port of Virginia is collaborating with Norfolk Southern on its new RailGreen program that reduces supply chain emissions for shippers. With the first-of-its-kind emission reduction program for freight rail connecting to the East Coast’s most sustainable port, shippers now have the nation’s first “RailGreen Corridor” to conduct business.

RailGreen builds on Norfolk Southern’s sustainable initiatives like increased biofuel, solar power for rail yards, and hybrid locomotives. The Port of Virginia is the East Coast’s first port to power all terminals with 100% clean energy, and cargo moves there with the lowest emissions on the coast.

Norfolk Southern’s low-carbon biofuel use in locomotives generates RailGreen certificates. Customers purchase certificates to apply toward their supply chain emissions. As customers purchase certificates, Norfolk Southern acquires more biofuel.