CSX To Consolidate Operating Divisions

(RTTNews) - CSX Corp. (CSX) said that it is consolidating its operations administration from 10 divisions to 9 divisions and closing administrative offices at Huntington, West Virginia. Huntington Division administrative responsibilities will be reassigned to five adjoining divisions: Atlanta, Baltimore, Florence, Great Lakes and Louisville.

CSX stated that it will continue to run trains over the territory, and its yards and other facilities in the Huntington region - including the Huntington locomotive shop - will continue operations. The company remains committed to the Huntington community, which has played a vital role in railroading and American commerce since its namesake Collis P. Huntington completed the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway in 1873.

The 121 management and union employees who currently report to the Huntington Division offices will remain employed in the area supporting the transition of administrative responsibilities over the next several months. At the conclusion of the transition period, the timing of which may vary by role, many employees will be given an opportunity to fill positions in other areas of the network.

CSX noted that it remains firmly committed to providing safe, reliable rail service to customers throughout the region.