How to Serve Norfolk Southern Railway Company in Ohio

Serving Norfolk Southern in Ohio: daylight freight-train illustration with legal documents and the Columbus skyline.

Need Norfolk Southern Railway Company served in Ohio? Send us the papers, the company’s agent record, and your deadline. For delivery through CSC, its Columbus office is:

Current CSC Receiving Address

Corporation Service Company
1160 Dublin Road, Suite 400
Columbus, OH 43215

The location is listed in CSC’s office directory.

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Confirm the Exact Norfolk Southern Entity

Check the defendant’s agent record in the Ohio Secretary of State Business Search. Norfolk Southern Railway Company and Norfolk Southern Corporation are separate entities. Use the company named in your case.

For Ohio civil cases, Civil Rule 4.2(F) includes service on an agent authorized to receive process for a corporation. The issuing court’s rules and any required process-server appointment still govern the assignment.

Send RVB the Complete Service Package

CSC office entrance at 1160 Dublin Road, Suite 400, Columbus, Ohio.
CSC office entrance. Photo: RVB Services, LLC.

Upload the summons, complaint, exhibits, and written service instructions through our intake form. Include:

  • The exact defendant, case number, issuing court, and confirmed agent.
  • The service deadline, return deadline, and court date as separate items.
  • Any court appointment, required copies, court-provided return form, and filing instructions.
  • The contact who should receive updates and the completed return or affidavit.

Mailing original papers? Contact us for shipping instructions. We’ll provide updates and the completed return or affidavit.

Our CSC Lawyers service guide explains the receiving location. For assignments naming CT Corporation instead, see our CT Corporation guide.

Frequently Asked Questions About Serving Norfolk Southern

How should I address papers sent through CSC?

Check that the agent record for the company in your case lists CSC. For Norfolk Southern Railway Company, a care-of delivery address can read:

Norfolk Southern Railway Company
c/o Corporation Service Company
1160 Dublin Road, Suite 400
Columbus, OH 43215

Can I use the former Riverside Drive address?

No. CSC’s former office at 3366 Riverside Drive, Suite 103, Upper Arlington, OH 43221 is no longer valid for delivery.

What should I include with the documents?

Send the company’s agent record, case number, court instructions, and separate service and return deadlines. Include any required appointment order or affidavit form.

Can you handle a rush request?

Call or text 740-936-7625 with the address and deadline. We’ll confirm availability and pricing.

Are Norfolk Southern Railway Company and Norfolk Southern Corporation interchangeable names?

No. Norfolk Southern’s SEC filing identifies the Railway Company as a subsidiary of the Corporation. Use the exact entity named in your case and verify that entity’s agent. Do not substitute the parent company or assume service on one automatically serves the other.

Does reporting property damage or filing a freight claim serve a lawsuit?

No. Norfolk Southern’s claims page provides separate routes for freight loss, property damage, and overcharges. A claim submission or customer-service message is not a substitute for serving an issued summons and complaint. For court service, send RVB the complete papers and service instructions.

Can I deliver the papers to a local rail yard or station instead?

Do not assume that a nearby railroad facility or employee is an authorized recipient. Ohio Civil Rule 4.2(F) governs recipients and methods for serving corporations in Ohio civil cases. Use the confirmed agent or another court-authorized route, and do not enter restricted railroad property to attempt delivery.

Former CSC Lawyers Addresses Are No Longer Valid for Service

  • 3366 Riverside Drive, Suite 103, Upper Arlington, OH 43221.
    No longer valid for delivery to CSC Lawyers.
  • 50 West Broad Street, Suite 1800, Columbus, OH 43215.
    No longer valid for delivery to CSC Lawyers.
  • 50 West Broad Street, Suite 1330, Columbus, OH 43215.
    No longer valid for delivery to CSC Lawyers.

Historical source records for these locations are linked in our CSC address guide.

Need rush service? Call or text 740-936-7625 with the address and deadline.

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Legal disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. RVB Services, LLC is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. If you need legal assistance, consult an attorney licensed to handle your case.

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