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“Safety for 45 years is a monumental success story,” CSX Senior Mechanical Manager Brad Swint said in a special video honoring the achievement at the CSX Sarnia Mechanical Shop in Ontario. “It takes everyone operating under the ONE CSX mindset.” (Screen Grab from CSX Video)

Class I Briefs: CSX, UP

At CSX, the Sarnia Mechanical Shop in Ontario marks a milestone, and the Class I ranks as a top employer by CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine readers. Also, Union Pacific (UP) announces the roll-out date for its commemorative locomotive paying tribute to America’s 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.

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TD Cowen 1Q25 Earnings Preview

We adjust our models ahead of a first quarter that came with severe weather, pull forward, and growing macro uncertainties that could limit upside over the near term. We broadly lower estimates

CSX’s team recently visited customer Wholesale Building Products, LLC to discuss a new rail spur project. (Photograph Courtesy of CSX).

Class I Briefs: CSX, NS

CSX-served Wholesale Building Products, LLC is expanding in Jacksonville, Fla. Also, applications are open for Norfolk Southern’s (NS) grant programs for organizations that “promote safe and sustainable operations, develop the local work force, and build strong, resilient communities” in the 22 states where the Class I railroad operates.

CPKC’s Fuel Center of Excellence team (shown here with President and CEO Keith Creel, third from left) earned the railroad’s 2025 CEO Award for Excellence in the Cost Control category. (Screen Grab from CPKC video.)

Class I Briefs: CPKC, CSX/B&O Railroad Museum

Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) Fuel Center of Excellence team is recognized for improving fuel efficiency and driving down costs and emissions. Also, Benjamin H. Griswold, IV joins CSX President and CEO Joe Hinrichs as capital campaign Co-Chair for the B&O Railroad Museum.

CSX Secures Tentative Labor Agreements With BRS, IBB

CSX on March 25 announced that it has secured new five-year tentative collective bargaining agreements with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (IBB).

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‘Young Professionals’ Virtual Conference Set for April 24

Railway Age’s third-annual “Young Professionals” conference—the industry’s only free event tailored to helping fast trackers in the rail freight, passenger, and supply communities advance their careers—will be held virtually on April 24 at 2

The Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park is along the I-4 corridor and near a dedicated CSX Intermodal terminal. (Map Courtesy of the City of Winter Haven, Fla.)

Industrial Development Briefs: CSX, NS, BNSF

The city of Winter Haven, Fla., lands a $1.5 million grant to extend rail access within the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park, which is served by CSX. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS)-partner The Anderson-DuBose Company breaks ground on a Tennessee distribution facility; and BNSF welcomes to its network ALCIVIA, which recently completed major construction milestones at its new train shuttle loading facility in Hager City, Wis.