Freight Class I CSX to reopen Howard Street Tunnel and Blue Ridge Sub ahead of schedule

CSX to reopen Howard Street Tunnel and Blue Ridge Sub ahead of schedule

By | September 11, 2025

CEO Joe Hinrichs defends the railroad’s operational and financial performance, citing a number of factors beyond CSX’s control that have put a $1.2 billion dent in operating income since the 2022 peak

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