UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): 
 January 27, 2011 (January 25, 2011)

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NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.03.  Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

Bylaw Amendment

             On January 25, 2011, the Board of Directors amended the Bylaws of Norfolk Southern Corporation, effective May 12, 2011, to decrease the number of directors from 12 to 10.  The amended Bylaws are attached hereto as Exhibit 3(ii).

(d) Exhibits

               The following exhibit is furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.  

                                                            SIGNATURES

                                                            NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION

                                                            (Registrant)

                                                            ____/s/ Howard D. McFadden                      

                                                            Name:  Howard D. McFadden
                                                            Title:    Corporate Secretary

Date:  January 27, 2011

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