On April 22, 2024, Ancora Advisors LLC announced that it has sent a letter to shareholders of Norfolk Southern Corporation, stating that it outlined its director nominee?s commitment to protecting the Company?s interest in the Meridian and Wylie Assets following the Board's deal with CPKC to hire a 3rd COO in 2.5 Years amidst a contest, highlights opportunity to install trustworthy leadership with governance acumen and the operational experience to implement a PSR-powered scheduled network that has underpinned superior service, safety and value at other class I rails, mentioned the risk associated with giving incumbent leadership more time to control the Company?s governance. In addition, Ancora Advisors asked the shareholders of the Company to elect its 7 director nominees to the Company board, at the annual meeting of shareholders scheduled to be held on May 9, 2024.