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October 4, 2005 8:30 AM, EDT

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orfolk Southern Corp. said it has reopened its intermodal terminal in New Orleans, which had been closed since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast Aug. 29.

Due to local curfews, the terminal will operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, the freight railroad said in a statement.

“The restoration of intermodal service will assist with the transportation of reconstruction and relief materials to the Gulf Coast region," said Bob Huffman, vice president of NS’ intermodal operations. "We are working closely with our customers to coordinate our start-up plans with the goal of resuming regular service quickly and safely."

Norfolk Southern today also reopened its Oliver Yard Terminal in New Orleans, which serves local industrial customers and interchanges freight with the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, which serves the Port of New Orleans.