How Norfolk Southern Measures Real Impact from AI and Data

30/10/2025 24 min

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Episode Synopsis

Where is AI actually moving the needle in industrial operations?
In this episode, Anil Bhatt, Chief Information and Digital Officer of Norfolk Southern, shares how the $12B freight rail company is turning AI into measurable value without overhyping its potential.
Topics include:


A disciplined approach to AI deployment with measurable ROI


Norfolk Southern’s “3 As” framework for enterprise data strategy


Copilot adoption to augment associate workflows


Lessons from customer-centric redesign of freight experiences


The role of AI in enabling safety, resilience, and transformation


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