Jacksonville, Florida-based CSX, a major North American transportation and logistics company, has announced a reduction in force.
The realignment affects about 1,100 employees across West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky, including engineers who handle safety inspections, maintenance, and construction.
According to a company statement, “CSX is adjusting its engineering organization to better align teams with seasonal workflows and the maintenance work required across the network. We are communicating directly with employees and labor leaders and are following applicable collective bargaining agreements. Our focus on safety is unchanged. Required inspections, maintenance, and infrastructure renewal work will continue, as will our approved capital program.”
The layoffs are being classified as "furloughs." Some attribute the cost to automated track inspections and AI-based models.
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