CSX
On March 6, CSX joined HDHPT, along with state and local leaders, to celebrate the expansion of their manufacturing operations in Montgomery, Ala. The groundbreaking marks a significant milestone in HDHPT’s $200 million project and “highlights CSX’s role in supporting the efficient movement of large, complex transformer components critical to the nation’s power grid,” the Class I said.
“CSX has been a longstanding partner to HD Hyundai Power Transformers and the Montgomery community,” said Christina Bottomley, Vice President of Business Development and Real Estate. “As this project moves forward, our team is working closely with CSX’s Clearance Bureau, which specializes in the logistics of complex, dimensional moves, to help HDHPT further strengthen its supply chain, support regional growth, and advance the reliability of the nation’s power grid.”
Rashard Howard, Director of Business Development, represented CSX at the event and emphasized the importance of collaboration in advancing large-scale infrastructure projects.
“State and local partnerships are essential to moving transformational projects from vision to reality,” said Howard. “By working alongside our customer, community leaders, and economic development partners, we’re delivering solutions that drive investment, create jobs, and support long-term growth for our railroad.”
The expanded facility will enable HDHPT to manufacture even larger transformer units in the United States, “reinforcing domestic manufacturing capabilities and enhancing national energy security.”
In related news, CSX subsidiary Quality Carriers, Inc., has been named Unilever’s Bulk Carrier of the Year for 2025, recognizing the company’s excellence in service, safety and partnership.
“Congratulations to the Quality Carriers team for this well-deserved honor and for continuing to set the standard in the bulk liquid chemical transportation industry,” CSX wrote in a LinkedIn post.
NS
Triple Crown Services, a NS subsidiary was named Top Intermodal Rail Carrier by Averitt as part of its 2026 Averitt Integrated Carrier Awards. The recognition highlights Triple Crown’s strong performance across the past year, including tracking and visibility, proactive communication, service quality, on-time performance, and total volume supported.
“Our carrier partners are essential to the success of our Integrated Services operations. These awards recognize the carriers that consistently demonstrate reliability, strong communication, and a commitment to service that supports our customers across a wide range of transportation needs,” said Averitt Vice President of Integrated Services Steve McDonald.
“This recognition from Averitt shows that when we deliver reliable service and strong partnership, customers notice. Thank you to everyone across the Triple Crown Services team and our broader intermodal organization who played a role in delivering this result,” NS said.
“We’re proud to see the Triple Crown team recognized for the strong service they deliver to customers every day. This award reflects the impact, efficiency and collaboration that define our partnership with Averitt and our team’s commitment to adding value to our customers’ supply chains,” said NS EVP and Chief Commercial Officer Ed Elkins.
CN
On Feb. 5, 2001, CN’s Halifix Intermodal team made a commitment to one another to put safety first. A quarter-century later and that commitment is stronger than ever.
This year, the team proudly celebrates 25 years injury-free, CN announced via LinkedIn. “Even as faces have changed over the years, the standard has not. Safe choices are simply how work gets done, and nothing less is accepted,” the Class I said.
“Halifax Intermodal shows that when safety becomes a legacy, everyone goes back home to their loved ones the same way they came into work.”
