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CSX project hinges on tunnel, bridge work

(The following story by C. Benjamin Ford appeared on The Gazette website on December 2, 2009.) GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Supporters of the $842 million National Gateway project to open the Port of Baltimore and Maryland’s rail lines to more markets throughout the...

CSX hub in Birmingham helps keep Mercedes running

(The following story by Michael Tomberlin appeared on the Birmingham News website on December 2, 2009.) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — CSX’s new $6 million hub in Bessemer already is strengthening the link between Mercedes-Benz’s operations in Vance and Germany. Now,...

Brown to succeed Ingram as CSXT’s COO

(The following appeared on the Progressive Railroading website on December 1, 2009.) CSX Transportation recently named David Brown executive vice president and chief operating officer to succeed Tony Ingram, who plans to retire at month’s end. A 40-year railroading...

CSX terminal project stuck in wait mode

(The following story by Donna Kelly appeared on the News Chief website on December 2, 2009.) WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — CSX and the city of Winter Haven are both waiting to determine when to move forward with the planned Integrated Logistics Center in Winter Haven....

CSX coal-train derailment affects Richmond Amtrak service

(The following report appeared on the Richmond Times-Dispatch website on December 1, 2009.) RICHMOND, Va. — A portion of a train carrying coal derailed just north of downtown Richmond overnight. No injuries were reported, but passenger-rail service between the capital...

New CSX locomotives to cut fuel use, emissions

(The following story by Bruce C. Smith appeared on the Indianapolis Star website on November 26, 2009.) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The old story goes that railroaders gave the crossroads community of Avon its name many years ago, and now town officials say they’ve...

CSX shares slip in premarket on downgrade

(The Associated Press circulated the following on November 20, 2009.) HARTFORD, Conn. — Shares of CSX Corp. edged down in premarket trading Friday as an analyst downgraded the railroad, saying its share price has moved too high. Analyst John G. Larkin of Stifel,...

CSX gives city $22,125 to plant trees along tracks

(The following story by Cathy Jett appeared on the Free Lance Star website on November 20, 2009.) FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — CSX, in partnership with the nonprofit Alliance for Community Trees, has awarded a $22,125 grant to Tree Fredericksburg. The funds will cover the...