Norfolk Southern's Steve Tobias: a thoroughbred among operating officers.(RAILROADER OF THE YEAR)(Stephen C. Tobias of Norfolk Southern Corp.)(Cover story)

From: Railway Age | Date: January 1, 2008| Author: Vantuono, William C. | Copyright information

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A railroad chief operating officer has three overriding concerns. One is providing a service that customers want. Another is operating a cost-efficient railroad. Most important is accomplishing both of these safely. Railway Age's 2008 Railroader of the Year, Norfolk Southern Vice Chairman and Chief Operations Officer Stephen C. Tobias, is a master of all three, a true thoroughbred among operating officers.

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