EP 37: Driving Decarbonization by Rail with Josh Raglin, CSO of Norfolk Southern

In this episode of Catching Carbon, we sit down with Josh Raglin, Chief Sustainability Officer at Norfolk Southern Corporation, one of the largest freight railroads in North America. With over two decades of experience in nature-based sustainability solutions, Josh shares how Norfolk Southern is leading the charge to decarbonize rail transport and improve ecosystem health—far beyond the tracks. The conversation kicks off with Norfolk Southern’s groundbreaking partnership with Remora to test mobile carbon capture technology on locomotives, aiming for a potential 70% CO₂ reduction. But this episode goes well beyond carbon capture.

We also explore how railroads are collaborating across the industry—sharing test results, technologies, and strategies—as they prepare for a lower-carbon future. This is a rare behind-the-scenes look at the cutting edge of rail innovation and sustainability. Whether you're in logistics, energy, climate tech, or CO₂ utilization, this episode offers a powerful vision of what’s possible when legacy infrastructure meets next-gen thinking.