ExpressNS

ExpressNS™ is a mobile application created by Norfolk Southern Corporation.

Description

ExpressNS™ is a mobile application created by Norfolk Southern to make the Ingate, Outgate, On-Terminal, and Pre-Gate procedures to our intermodal facilities easier for you.

You can perform the following functions using ExpressNS™:

Submit Pre-Gate Information

Obtain Visuals of Parking & Pick up Locations

Search by Reservation Number or Equipment ID

Receive Electronic J1 Receipt

Submit Bad Order Information

Search intermodal equipment

Report equipment damages using camera

Some immediate benefits you can expect from using ExpressNS™ include:

Reduced Gate Time via QR Code Scanning

Streamlined Terminal Activity

Mobile Mission Management

Electronic J1 Receipts

Billing Errors and Availability Notifications

Visual Parking and Pick up Information

Unit Lookup by Reservation Number

Dispatcher Pre-Gate Entry via Web App

Report Equipment Damages

For more information on ExpressNS™, visit us at: www.nscorp.com/intermodal/ExpressNS

What's New in Version 3.8.0 (Jan 10, 2020)

• System migration

• Bug fixes & security fixes.

What's New in Version 3.6.0 (Apr 8, 2019)

• Outgate damage reporting.

• Damage reporting by taking photos.

• Bug fixes & security fixes.

What's New in Version 3.5.0 (Sep 20, 2018)

• Show equipment location map for pickup mission.

• NS chassis registration information.

• Customized driver alerts

• Registration screen enhancements.

• More bug fixes & security fixes.

What's New in Version 3.4.0 (May 14, 2018)

• User friendly work flow for live lift.

• Visible indication when the application is in Offline Mode.

• Enhancement to provide driver with ETA when available.

• Improved error messages for incorrect login.

• Bug fix where a duplicate set of security questions were shown.

Release 3.3.1 (Oct 21, 2017)

• Improved Live Lift pickup

Release 3.3.0 (Aug 26, 2017)

• Authentication by Fingerprint Scanner

• Bare chassis search

• Additional bug fixes and enhancements

Release 3.2.0 (Apr 10, 2017)

• Create hazardous material missions.

• Placard display for hazardous missions.

• Additional bug fixes and enhancements.

Release 3.1.1 (Jun 01, 2017)

• Bug fixes.

• Performance improvements & enhancements.

Release 3.1.0 (Dec 13, 2016)

• In-app notifications/tutorial for the new changes

• Extend the timeout from 6 to 12 hrs

• Quick Function to search for the empties on terminal

• Additional bug fixes and enhancements

Release 3.0.0 (Aug 14, 2016)

• Enable ExpressNS capabilities in areas with poor cell coverage

• Additional bug fixes

Release 2.7.0 (Jun 19, 2016)

• Session inactivity timeout extended

• New Quick Function - “Check Billing”

• Added capability to email individual J1 receipts

• Added functionality to display parking location “My Work” list

• Added safety feature to limit the use when vehicle is in motion

• Additional bug fixes and enhancements.

Release 2.5.0 (Jan 13, 2016)

• Improved functionality to create an ingate based off a recent outgate.

• Improved security fixes.

Release 2.4.0 (Nov 5, 2015)

• Update to retain User ID on login screen

Release 2.3.0 (Oct 25, 2015)

• Improved functionality for bobtail ingating

• Added capability to handle empty container yard ingating and outgating

Release 2.2.0 (Oct 15, 2015)

• Corrected issue with terminal selection being unavailable during mission creation

Release 2.1.0 (Oct 11, 2015)

• Added the ability to execute live lift missions

• Improved functionality for bobtail outgating

• Additional bug fixes and enhancements