The NS lines in the State of South Carolina suffered significant damage as a result of the historic rainfall that hit the area in recent days. Norfolk Southern (NS) crews have been working diligently over the past few days to inspect the tracks for damage and performing the work necessary to get that part of their network operational again.
  • Several line segments in the state have been brought back on line, but the main Intermodal route between Charleston and Spartanburg remains out of service
  • NS anticipates that they will have a detour route in service about noon on Friday and will resume service to/from Charleston at that time. The detour route will be Charleston – Columbia – Charlotte - Spartanburg
  • Units on NS Charleston terminal will be loaded to car starting at midnight tonight and will be ready to depart as soon as service is restored. NS is also moving inbound Charleston containers that were held en route closer to the detour route so that they are staged and ready to move
  • It is expected that this detour route will add about 12 hours of transit time to their normal schedules
  • NS will likely continue to use the detour route for 2 – 3 weeks while portions of our line between Columbia and Spartanburg are rebuilt
  • NS will further information regarding reopening our terminal gates to Charleston destined traffic and train movements as details become available
Should you have any further questions, please contact your NS Intermodal Marketing representative.