CSX named as a Top 50 employer for people with disabilities

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX has been recognized as a Top 50 employer by Careers & the disAbled magazine, reflecting readers’ views on employers they would most like to work for or believe offer a progressive environment for people with disabilities. CSX is the only transportation company named to the list. “At CSX, we are committed […]

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Storms impact CSX, Norfolk Southern service

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Both CSX and Norfolk Southern are reporting operational impacts from the severe weather that has hit the Ohio Valley and the South since Friday. CSX, in a customer advisory issued today (Sunday, April 6), says it has implemented “network-wide measures” to address the weather situation. Its South West Region has been most affected, with the […]

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Amtrak weather cancellations continue (updated)

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CHICAGO — Amtrak weather cancellations are continuing today (Sunday, April 6) as the center of the country continues to deal with a storm system leaving widespread flooding and other damage. According to the Amtrak Alerts social media feed, The City of New Orleans, which had been cancelled outright on Friday and Saturday, today will not […]

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Weather leads to Amtrak cancellations in Midwest (updated)

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CHICAGO — A major, slow-moving storm has led to a flurry of Amtrak cancellations today (Friday, April 4) in the Midwest. Cancellations today, according to the Amtrak Alerts social media feed, include: — Both directions of the Texas Eagle between St. Louis and Marshall, Texas; — Both directions of the City of New Orleans; — […]

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Brightline introduces new rewards program

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MIAMI — Brightline has launched a program to reward frequent riders, offering points that can be redeemed for tickets and other items. The company said the program, announced today (April 4, 2025), will provide incentives for Florida residents, who make up 66% of riders, and repeat customers, who are 72% of the ridership, as well […]

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Wind blamed for derailment of CSX intermodal train

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FOSTORIA, Ohio — High winds are being blamed for the derailment of 18 cars of a CSX intermodal train near Fostoria early Thursday, WTOL-TV reports. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that it called to the scene at approximately 12:42 a.m. after being informed of the derailment. The train was stationary […]

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Texas lawmakers subpoena Texas Central for corporate information

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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Central is once again the subject of unwelcome attention from Texas legislators. The state House Transportation Committee on Thursday (April 3) voted to subpoena financial documents from the company, KBTX-TV reports, saying a Texas Central representative did not sufficiently answer questions about finances, management, and foreign backing for the proposed Dallas-Houston […]

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Truck driver cited in collision that derailed CSX train

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FRIEDENS, Pa. — A truck driver whose vehicle struck and derailed a CSX train at a grade crossing has been cited by Pennsylvania state police for his role in March 10 accident. Bradley Mahan, 43, of Johnstown, Pa., was charged with driving at an unsafe speed, the Somerset Daily American reports. The accident report says […]

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Examination of Horizon corrosion issues continue: Analysis

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KANONA, N.Y. — Whether any of Amtrak’s 70-car Horizon fleet can ever return to active duty is still to be determined following extensive examination of ten vehicles at carbuilder Alstom’s 130,000-square-foot inspection and overhaul facility at Kanona in upstate New York. Meanwhile, the rapid deployment of Northeast Corridor Amfleet equipment to the Pacific Northwest means […]

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New U.S. tariffs pummel railroad stocks (updated)

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Railroad stocks tumbled today in response to the Trump administration’s Wednesday announcement of widespread tariffs on U.S. trading partners. It was an indication that investors believe the tariffs will raise prices and have a negative impact on consumer spending, which in turn will reduce demand for the raw materials and finished products that railroads carry. […]

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