(CSX issued the following news release on May 22.)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Transportation (CSXT) announced today that David A. Brown has been named Vice President and Chief Transportation Officer, assuming operational responsibility for the railroad’s 21,000-mile transportation network and the daily volume of 1,300 trains that run across it.
Brown, 47, comes to CSXT from Norfolk Southern (NS), where he most recently served as vice president-strategic planning. In his 25-year career with NS, Brown held a series of increasingly responsible operating positions, including general manager-Northern region.
“David will provide the leadership and experience to continue the significant progress our team has made in safety, reliability and customer service,” said Tony Ingram, CSXT Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “He is an excellent complement to our operations team and well qualified to help drive continuous improvement through leadership, discipline and execution.”
Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis on transportation from The University of Tennessee.
CSX Transportation Inc. is a principal operating company of CSX Corporation.
CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is one of the leading transportation companies, providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services. The Company’s transportation network spans 21,000 miles with service to 23 eastern states and the District of Columbia, and connects to more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at the Company’s website, http://www.csx.com/ .