CSX
CSX announced Dec. 21 that it has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek.
The second annual list compiled by Newsweek and market data research firm Plant-A Insights Group features “companies recognized by their employees for genuinely respecting and valuing individuals from different walks of life.”
“CSX is excited to be recognized as a company that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion as a fundamental business value,” said Diana Sorfleet, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. “As Newsweek has noted, the different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of a diverse workforce drive creativity and innovation. Actively working to create a workplace where every employee feels valued, included, respected and appreciated is fundamental to our ONE CSX culture.”
To choose America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights examined publicly available data, interviewed human resources professionals and conducted an anonymous online survey among a diverse group of employees at U.S. companies. Respondents shared insights into corporate culture, working environments and other aspects of both their own companies and others they were familiar with, resulting in more than 1.5 million company reviews.
The Newsweek honor, CSX says, adds to the growing number of mentions the Class I railroad has received for its diversity initiatives, including recognition as a top workplace for military veterans, women and people with disabilities. The company has signed the White House Talent Pipeline Challenge Pledge and strengthened its collaboration with Historical Black Colleges and Universities. It also supports eight business resources groups that provide diverse employees with opportunities for networking, workplace events and community outreach.
More information about the Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 list is available here.
Separately, CSX recently announced that its Selkirk, N.Y., Auto Terminal is celebrating four years injury-free.
With 28 highly skilled employees, who have processed 70,000 rail cars and 700,000 vehicles over the course of the four years, this milestone, CSX says, “is a testament to their dedication and commitment to safety.”
“By creating a collaborative environment and empowering our #ONECSX team to take ownership of safety, every employee at the terminal is looking out for each other while working towards the same shared goal of safe operations,” CSX said in an X (formerly Twitter) post.
NS
Since installing a new speed controller for the hump at its Norris Yard in Irondale, Ala., NS says its cars are rolling smoother, helping to ensure timely delivery for customers.
According to NS, the equipment safely controls the speed of railcars as they descend into the hump yard and is projected to have a life span of several decades. The NS Engineering team installed it over a 24-hour period in June.
“Since completing the project, the new speed controller has delivered immediate results for our customers—increasing both productivity and terminal fluidity,” NS said. “Cars now roll smoother to their connecting train without stalling and then requiring extra resources to move them. Over the past six months, stall outs have declined 30%.”
“Norris Yard is a strategically important location for Norfolk Southern and our customers, which is why we are making substantive, long term investments in the facility,” said Shaun McCoy, Gulf Division Superintendent. “Our new speed controller has substantially improved productivity and fluidity at Norris Yard, which allows us to serve our customers even better.”
In addition to this capital improvement, Norris Yard was selected to be NS’ first hump yard for Yard Planner, a computer-aided decision-making platform that reduces car switching. The technology, NS says, allows cars to move and be assembled for outbound trains safer and more consistently. Already, the platform has improved consistency and predictability, according to the Class I railroad. NS is the first Class I railroad to implement Yard Planner, which will be introduced at all of its other hump yards.
