Interest in Master Trust for Norfolk Southern Corporation Common Stock - Schedule of Net Investment Gain (Details) - EBP 001 |
12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2025
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| EBP, Master Trust [Line Items] | |
| Net appreciation in fair value of investments | $ 185,888,000 |
| Net investment gain | 272,258,000 |
| Total deductions | 177,280,000 |
| Net increase in net assets available for benefits | 155,666,000 |
| Master Trust | |
| EBP, Master Trust [Line Items] | |
| Net appreciation in fair value of investments | 110,179,000 |
| Dividends and interest | 10,866,000 |
| Net investment gain | 121,045,000 |
| Total deductions | (49,663,000) |
| Net increase in net assets available for benefits | 71,382,000 |
| Plan’s Interest | |
| EBP, Master Trust [Line Items] | |
| Net increase in net assets available for benefits | $ 32,768,000 |
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