CSX short line awards recognize nine rail partners

As reported by Progressive Railroading, CSX short line awards recognized nine of the company’s short-line railroad partners for outstanding collaboration and a commitment to service excellence.

Also, according to CSX, the awards were presented during the company’s Short Line Conference, held last month in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition, in a press release, the company said the honors recognize short lines that demonstrate strong operational performance, a shared focus on safety and service, and a commitment to supporting customer growth across the Class I’s network.

CSX short line awards and selection criteria

Separately, according to Railway Age, the winners were selected based on net carload growth, percentage carload growth and switch road growth. At the same time, CSX also said it connects with more than 240 short lines across its network.

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Short-line partners recognized by CSX

The Class I recognized the following short lines: Columbus & Ohio River Rail; Decatur & Eastern Illinois Railroad; Effingham Railroad; Falls Road Railroad; MG Rail; Newburgh & South Shore Railroad; Savannah & Old Fort Railroad; Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway; and West Virginia Central Railroad.

Safety, service and customer growth across the CSX network

“This year’s award recipients exemplify what it means to be a strong CSX partner,” said Ryan Higgins, CSX’s vice president of sales and marketing-industrial products. “Their dedication to safety, service and collaboration helps drive shared success for our customers and communities.”

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