Interest in Master Trust for Norfolk Southern Corporation Common Stock - Schedule of Net Investment Gain (Details) - EBP 001 $ in Thousands |
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 | $ 121,625 |
| Total investment income | 189,517 |
| Total deductions | 78,575 |
| Net increase in net assets available for benefits | 168,817 |
| Master Trust | |
| EBP, Master Trust [Line Items] | |
| Net appreciation in fair value of investments | 110,179 |
| Dividends and interest | 10,866 |
| Total investment income | 121,045 |
| Total deductions | (49,663) |
| Net increase in net assets available for benefits | 71,382 |
| Plan’s Interest | |
| EBP, Master Trust [Line Items] | |
| Net increase in net assets available for benefits | $ 38,614 |
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