• Norfolk Southern raised its 2026 adjusted operating expense forecast to about $9 billion from $8.2 billion–$8.4 billion.
• The revised outlook includes about $700 million in incremental fuel costs versus original guidance, while accommodating higher volumes.
• Capital spending is expected to total about $2.1 billion, remaining below the 2025 level.

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