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06/17/13CSX Recognized as a Best Place to Work in IT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation (CSX) today announced it has been named one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" by IDG's Computerworld. At number 19, CSX was the highest-ranked transportation company to be recognized for its commitment to creating a challenging and supportive work environment for IT employees along with competitive benefits and compensation. "At CSX, we believe that people make the difference," said Kathleen Brandt, CSX Technology preside... 
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06/17/13CSX Launches 2012 CSX Corporate Social Responsibility Report and Microsite
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June  17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation (NYSE:CSX) today released its 2012 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report detailing the company's environmental, social, governance and financial performance.  The full report is accessible at the company's microsite, www.CSXCSR.com, which highlights CSX's sustainability and corporate citizenship efforts in action. "At CSX, we are committed to the relentless pursuit of excellence," said Michael J. Ward, chairman, preside... 
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06/12/13CSX CFO Discusses Financial Performance At Deutsche Bank Global Conference
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Fredrik Eliasson today discussed the company's financial track record and long-term expectations with analysts at the Deutsche Bank Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference in Chicago. "We have sustained strong financial performance through challenging business conditions over the past five years, with consistent improvements in operating income, earnings per share and operatin... 
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06/11/13CSX CFO Highlights Continued Long-term Growth Supported by Intermodal Expansion
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Expansion in domestic and international intermodal markets will help to drive continued long-term profitable growth at CSX, the company's Chief Financial Officer Fredrik Eliasson told analysts today at the 2013 Cowen and Company 6th Annual Global Transportation Conference in New York. "Our network serves nearly two-thirds of the nation's population and is well-positioned to capture a significant share of the domestic intermodal market opportu... 
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06/05/13CSX Corporation Chief Financial Officer to Address Deutsche Bank Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fredrik Eliasson, CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) executive vice president and chief financial officer, will address the Deutsche Bank Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference in Chicago, Wednesday, June 12, at 8:40 a.m. Central time. Access to the audio webcast will be available on CSX's website at http://investors.csx.com.  A replay and accompanying audio will be available following the conclusion of this event. About CSX ... 
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06/04/13CSX Corporation Chief Financial Officer to Address Cowen and Company 6th Annual Global Transportation Conference
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fredrik Eliasson, CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) executive vice president and chief financial officer, will address the Cowen and Company 6th Annual Global Transportation Conference in New York City, Tuesday, June 11, at 9:10 a.m. Eastern time. Access to the audio webcast will be available on CSX's website at http://investors.csx.com.  A replay and accompanying audio will be available following the conclusion of this event. About CSX CSX, b... 
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06/03/13CSX, Local Officials Mark Start of Construction for Quebec Intermodal Facility
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials from CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) and its transportation and intermodal terminals subsidiaries today joined officials from the City of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and the Province of Quebec at a formal groundbreaking ceremony for the new intermodal terminal in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.  Construction began in March and the terminal is expected to open in 2015. The $107 million project will expand CSX's presence in the market and connect th... 
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05/24/13CSX Urges Caution Near Tracks During Memorial Day Weekend
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you know that an average train can take more than a mile to stop? CSX (NYSE: CSX) and its employees remind motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution near railroad tracks as the busy Memorial Day weekend approaches, marking the unofficial start of the summer season. To ensure safety, CSX urges all travelers to obey warning signs and devices at grade crossings and to stay off railroad property. "Trains cannot stop quickly," said Terry Lud... 
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05/21/13CSX Puts A Little Muscle into National Campaign Supporting Wounded Warrior Project®
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continued commitment to honor military veterans and their families, CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) launched the "Drop and Give Them 10" campaign, a national fundraiser for Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The "Drop and Give Them 10" campaign runs through May 29. "At CSX, we are grateful for the courageous service of our nation's military veterans to protect our hard-won freedoms," said Michael J. Ward, chairman, president and CEO.... 
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05/21/13CSX Team Honored For Rebuilding Ecosystem At Gautier Wood Treatment Facility
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of a successful two-year environmental remediation project that restored the ecosystem of a 24-acre former wood treatment site in Gautier, Miss., CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) and its partners were awarded the annual Phoenix Award for sustainable brownfield redevelopment by the Phoenix Awards Institute. "The Gautier remediation project embodies our company's deep commitment to environmental stewardship, wildlife management and econ... 
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05/16/13CSX Employee Named Top Environmentalist by Association of American Railroads
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of American Railroads (AAR) last night named CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) employee Rick McNey the winner of its annual John H. Chafee Environmental Excellence Award for outstanding environmental awareness and responsibility. "Rick and his team have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to environmental awareness, protection and conservation – setting an example for CSX and the entire freight rail industry," said Skip Elliott, vice... 
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05/10/13CSX Corporation Chief Financial Officer to Address Bank of America Merrill Lynch Conference
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fredrik Eliasson, CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) executive vice president and chief financial officer, will address the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Transportation Conference in Boston, Thursday, May 16, at 8:40 a.m. Eastern time. Access to the audio webcast will be available on CSX's website at http://investors.csx.com.  A replay and accompanying audio will be available following the conclusion of this event. About CSX CSX, based i... 
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05/02/13CSX Corporation Chief Financial Officer to Address Wells Fargo Securities Industrial & Construction Conference
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fredrik Eliasson, CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) executive vice president and chief financial officer, will address the Wells Fargo Securities, Industrial and Construction Conference in New York City, Thursday, May 9, at 10:40 a.m. Eastern time. Access to the audio webcast will be available on CSX's website at http://investors.csx.com.  A replay and accompanying audio will be available following the conclusion of this event. About CSX CSX, ba... 
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04/24/13CSX Recognized for Corporate Diversity Leadership, Top Company for Veterans
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation (CSX) announced today that the company was named to DiversityInc's 25 Noteworthy Companies list, and ranked number one on the list of Top 10 Companies for Veterans.   DiversityInc recognizes companies with demonstrated commitments to diverse hiring and business practices. The publication has recognized CSX several times in the past. "Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, engagement and equal opportunity remains strong, an... 
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04/16/13CSX Corporation Announces Record First-Quarter Earnings, New Shareholder Distributions and Financial Targets
Highlights: -- Record first-quarter operating income, operating ratio, earnings and EPS -- Quarterly dividend increases 7 percent to $0.15 per share -- New share buyback program targets $1 billion over 24 months JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) today announced first-quarter net earnings of $459 million, or $0.45 per share, versus $449 million, or $0.43 per share, in the same period last year. "CSX continues to create value by supportin... 
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03/27/13CSX Positioned Well for Near-Term Economic Improvement and Long-Term Growth in the Freight Rail Industry
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX is a better, faster and more capable company than it was even one year ago, Michael Ward, the company's chairman, president and chief executive officer wrote to investors in the 2012 Annual Report delivered this week.  Last year the company successfully withstood a significant drop in its coal business by making quick adjustments in its operations and focusing on the mainstays of safety, service and productivity.  "Experience has sho... 
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03/21/13CSX Corporation Announces Earnings Release and First-Quarter Earnings Call
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) will release first-quarter financial and operating results on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, after the market close. The company will host an earnings conference call at 8:30 am Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 via teleconference and a live audio webcast. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-327-6279 (1-888-EARN-CSX) and ask for the CSX earnings call. Callers outside the U.S. ... 
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03/07/13CSX Corporation Chief Financial Officer to participate in Business Update Conference Call hosted by Atlantic Equities
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fredrik Eliasson, CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) executive vice president and chief financial officer, will participate in an interactive dialogue on the current state of the business hosted by Rorrie Mars, transportation analyst at Atlantic Equities LLP, Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. U.S. investors interested in participating in the conference call may dial 646 843 4608 using the password Atlantic Equities and access PIN... 
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03/04/13Macon County I-85 Site Receives first CSX Select Site Designation in State
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX today announced that the I-85 Site in Macon County, Ala., is the first recipient in the state to receive CSX Select Site designation.  CSX's Select Site program reviews the most capable manufacturing and distribution development properties along the CSX network that can rapidly utilize freight rail service. This designation confirms that standard land use issues have been addressed and that the site is ready for development. "Through... 
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02/28/13CSX Earns EPA 2013 Climate Leadership Recognition
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) today announced that the company won a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2013 Climate Leadership Award in the Goal Achievement category. The award recognizes CSX's 8 percent voluntary reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity since 2007. "Reducing CSX's emissions intensity by enhancing fuel efficiency is important to CSX's mission and benefits our customers, employees, neighboring communities ... 
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02/27/13CSX Corporation Chief Financial Officer to Address JP Morgan Aviation, Transportation & Defense Conference
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fredrik Eliasson, CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) executive vice president and chief financial officer, will address the JP Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Defense Conference in New York City, N.Y. on Wednesday, March 6, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Access to the audio webcast will be available on CSX's website at http://investors.csx.com. A replay and accompanying audio will be available following the conclusion of this event. CSX, based ... 
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02/20/13CSX Plans Track Work In Ashland, Virginia
Area Delays To Amtrak Service Expected JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Transportation (CSXT) today announced that it will be performing track maintenance on its line through Ashland, Virginia, starting February 24 as part of its ongoing commitment to ensuring its rail network provides the safest, most efficient rail service possible. The work in Ashland will be done during the day, limiting continuing operation of Amtrak and freight trains to an adjacent track.  As a ... 
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02/15/13CSX Renews Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) today announced the purchase of renewable energy credits (RECs) equivalent to up to 21 million pounds of CO2, part of the LEED certification process for CSX's headquarters building. The RECs will offset emissions from the company's Jacksonville headquarters for two years by supporting carbon reduction projects. "Combined with implementing operational adjustments, investing in new technologies and building key par... 
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02/14/13CSX Corporation Chief Executive Officer to Address Barclays Industrial Select Conference
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Ward, CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) chairman, president and chief executive officer, will address the Barclays Industrial Select Conference in Miami, Florida on Thursday, February 21, at 1:20 p.m. Eastern Time. Access to the audio webcast will be available on CSX's website at http://investors.csx.com. A replay and accompanying audio will be available following the conclusion of this event. CSX, based in Jacksonv... 
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02/13/13CSX Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, the board of directors of CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) approved a $0.14 per share quarterly dividend on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2013. CSX, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is one of the nation's leading transportation companies, providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services. The company's transportati... 
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02/07/13CSX Corporation Chief Financial Officer to Address BB&T Capital Markets Transportation Conference
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fredrik Eliasson, CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) executive vice president and chief financial officer, will address the 28th Annual BB&T Capital Markets Transportation Conference in Coral Gables, Florida on Thursday, February 14, at 9:05 a.m. Eastern Time. Access to the audio webcast will be available on CSX's website at http://investors.csx.com. A replay and accompanying audio will be available following the conclusion of this event. CS... 
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02/05/13CSX Corporation Chief Financial Officer to Address Stifel Nicolaus Transportation & Logistics Conference
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fredrik Eliasson, CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) executive vice president and chief financial officer, will address the Stifel Nicolaus Transportation & Logistics Conference in Key Biscayne, Florida on Tuesday, February 12, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Access to the audio webcast will be available on CSX's website at http://investors.csx.com. A replay and accompanying audio will be available following the conclusion of this event. CSX, bas... 
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01/31/13Quintin Kendall Named CSX Vice President, State Government and Community Affairs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation today announced the appointment of Quintin Kendall as vice president, State Government and Community Affairs. He succeeds Michael O'Malley, who was recently named head of the company's Purchasing and Materials group. Currently, Kendall serves as regional vice president for state government affairs for the Mid-Atlantic region, generating substantial support for major infrastructure investment projects, including the National G... 
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01/25/13CSX Plans New Intermodal Facility in Quebec
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation (CSX) and its transportation and intermodal terminals subsidiaries today announced an expansion of the company's intermodal presence in the greater Montreal region and Quebec.  CSX's intermodal terminals subsidiary will build a new 36-hectare (89-acre) intermodal rail terminal in the City of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield in Quebec, connecting the region with CSX Transportation's (CSXT) 34,000 kilometer (21,000-mile) rail network in t... 
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01/24/13CSX Opens New England's First Double-Stack Cleared Route
Works with Commonwealth on Project JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation's railroad subsidiary, CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), working in concert with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, has opened New England's first double-stack cleared intermodal route on its rail line between the New York state line and the newly-expanded intermodal terminal in Worcester, Mass., benefitting businesses and consumers in central New England by reducing transit times on key lanes ... 
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01/23/13CSX Corporation Announces $2.3 Billion in Planned Capital Investment for 2013
Investment Reflects Commitment to Customer Service and Confidence in Long-Term Freight Rail Demand JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) today announced that it plans to invest approximately $2.3 billion in its business in 2013.  The investments will support initiatives to help meet the nation's long-term demand for freight rail, improve customer service and further the company's plans for long-term profitable growth. "The continued strong investmen... 
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01/22/13CSX Corporation Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) today reported fourth quarter 2012 net earnings of $443 million, or $0.43 cents per share, compared to $457 million, or $0.43 cents per share, in the prior same period. For the full year 2012, net earnings were $1.9 billion, or $1.79 per share, up from $1.8 billion, or $1.67 per share, in 2011. For both the fourth quarter and the full year, the EPS performances reflected shares repurchased in 2012. "CSX continues ... 
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01/21/13Capacity Project Announced on Premier River Line
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX today announced a major track capacity expansion on its premier River Line between northern New Jersey and the Albany, N.Y., region. The $26 million project, with plans for additional River Line capacity expansion in future years, will enable CSX to handle more trains and support the growth of crude oil moving by rail, intermodal shipments, automobiles and other businesses while maintaining strong service performance. A total of 18 miles... 
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01/16/13Andrew Glassman Named CSX Vice President, Operations Finance
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation has announced the appointment of Andrew Glassman as vice president of operations finance. "In addition to his excellent analytical capabilities, Drew brings valuable experiences from inside and outside of our industry and a unique ability to inspire and lead continuous improvement and customer-focused solutions," said Fredrik Eliasson, executive vice president and chief financial officer.  Glassman served as assistant vi... 
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01/07/13Customer Site Investments on CSX Total $3.2 Billion in 2012
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX worked with its customers in 2012 to locate 105 new or expanded facilities on its eastern rail network or on connecting short lines. These projects represent an investment by those customers of more than $3.2 billion and will ultimately create over 4,200 jobs among shippers in more than a dozen states. "These industrial facilities are expected to generate 162,000 carloads of new rail traffic in future years," said Clark Robertson, assista... 
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01/03/13CSX Corporation Announces Earnings Release and Fourth-Quarter Earnings Call
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) will release fourth-quarter and 2012 year-end financial and operating results on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, after the market close. The company will host an earnings conference call at 8:30 am Eastern Time on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 via teleconference and a live audio webcast. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-327-6279 (1-888-EARN-CSX) and ask for the CSX earnings call. Call... 
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