What does CSX Transportation do?

CSX Transportation (reporting mark CSXT), known colloquially as simply CSX, is a Class I freight railroad operating in the eastern United States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The railroad operates approximately 21,000 route miles (34,000 km) of track.

What do CSX trains carry?

The CSX 50′ standard boxcar fleet can carry from 70 to 100 tons. Our cars are equipped with either cushioned or rigid underframes, single or double sliding or plug type doors. Interior arrangements include nailable steel or wood flooring, rails, bulkheaded and other securement methods.

Why do I hear trains at night?

At night, the air near the ground can have a different temperature than air only a few hundred feet above1. This affects the transmission of sound waves. There is usually less ambient noise after dark, so the distant train sounds louder. As pointed out elsewhere, maybe the trains don’t use the horn in daytime.

How much does a train box car cost?

Boxcars cost $135,000 each, and they have higher dwell times and lower turns than much more profitable unit trains—large trains with similar equipment that go point to point without stopping.

How many employees does CSX Transportation Company have?

The latter was originally created in 1980 as a holding company for several subsidiaries. Today, its system comprises some 21,000 route miles with more than 36,000 employees. It ranks third among Class I’s with $12.250 billion in annual revenue as of 2018.

Where is CSX Transportation located in Jacksonville Florida?

CSX Transportation 500 Water Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 904-359-3100. CSX Ethics Helpline: 1-800-737-1663 or Log on here To report suspected misconduct, raise concerns about ethics and compliance matters, or ask questions without fear of retaliation. The ethics helpline is available 24/7. Callers may remain anonymous. Railroad Ties

When did the CSX railroad come into existence?

As the formal union of what as then Chessie System and Seaboard System slowly came together during the 1980s, CSX Transportation (CSXT) was born on July 1, 1986 to operate the company’s railroad division.

When was the CSX 8888 incident in Ohio?

The CSX 8888 incident, also known as the Crazy Eights incident, was an incident involving a CSX Transportation freight train in the U.S. state of Ohio on May 15, 2001.