Norfolk Southern fires CEO Alan Shaw after affair with legal chief

Former CEO’s departure comes after months of turmoil at the railroad

Norfolk Southern has fired CEO Alan Shaw after an investigation found he had an affair with the company's former general counsel.

The railroad's board of directors announced the decision in a statement late Thursday, saying that Shaw had violated company policy and shown poor judgment.

Shaw's departure comes after months of turmoil at Norfolk Southern, which has been plagued by operational problems and safety concerns.

Shaw's affair was with former general counsel Maryclaire Hurst

Shaw's affair was with Maryclaire Hurst, who served as Norfolk Southern's general counsel until she was fired in September.

The company's investigation found that Shaw and Hurst had been in a romantic relationship for several years.

The investigation also found that Shaw had used company resources to facilitate the affair.

Shaw's departure is a major blow to Norfolk Southern

Shaw's departure is a major blow to Norfolk Southern, which is the nation's largest railroad.

Shaw had been CEO of the company since 2015, and he is widely credited with improving the railroad's financial performance.

However, Shaw's tenure has also been marked by a number of controversies, including the derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials in Ohio earlier this year.

The railroad's board of directors is now searching for a new CEO

The railroad's board of directors is now searching for a new CEO.

The board has said that it is looking for a candidate with a strong track record in transportation and a commitment to safety.

The new CEO will face a number of challenges, including the need to improve the railroad's operational performance and address the concerns of regulators.