CSX Celebrates Reopening of Blue Ridge Subdivision
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) has reopened its Blue Ridge Subdivision, a crucial 60-mile freight corridor that was destroyed by Hurricane Helene one year ago. The restored line, which transports over 14 million tons of freight annually, serves as one of CSX's four North-South routes connecting Appalachian communities to the national freight network.
The restoration project, one of the largest in CSX's history, included rebuilding the 530-foot Poplar Bridge with modern design features and the Devil's Creek bridge. The project utilized 570,000+ man hours, installed 35,500 linear feet of new track, and consumed 1 million cubic yards of rock and material for reconstruction.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) ha riaperto la Blue Ridge Subdivision, un importante corridoio ferroviario di 60 miglia che è stato distrutto dall’uragano Helene un anno fa. La linea restaurata, che trasporta oltre 14 millioni di tonnellate di merci all’anno, serve come una delle quattro rotte nord-sud di CSX che collegano le comunità appalachiane al sistema di rete merci nazionale.
Il progetto di ripristino, uno dei più grandi della storia di CSX, ha incluso la ricostruzione del ponte Poplar di 530 piedi con caratteristiche progettuali moderne e del ponte Devil’s Creek. Il progetto ha richiesto oltre 570.000 ore-uomo, ha installato 35.500 piedi lineari di nuova rotaia e ha utilizzato un milione di yard cubici di roccia e materiale per la ricostruzione.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) ha reabierto su Blue Ridge Subdivision, un crucial corredor de carga de 60 millas que fue destruido por el huracán Helene hace un año. La línea restaurada, que transporta más de 14 millones de toneladas de carga al año, sirve como una de las cuatro rutas norte-sur de CSX que conectan a las comunidades de los Apalaches con la red nacional de carga.
El proyecto de restauración, uno de los más grandes de la historia de CSX, incluyó la reconstrucción del puente Poplar de 530 pies con características de diseño modernas y el puente Devil’s Creek. El proyecto utilizó más de 570.000 horas-hombre, instaló 35.500 pies lineales de nueva vía y consumió un millón de yardas cúbicas de roca y material para la reconstrucción.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX)가 허리케인 헬레인으로 1년 전 파괴된 60마일의 중요한 화물 구간인 블루 리지 서브디비전을 재개통했습니다. 재건된 이 노선은 연간 1,400만 톤의 화물을 운송하며, 애팔래치안 지역의 공동체를 국가 화물 네트워크에 연결하는 CSX의 4개 남북 노선 중 하나입니다.
복원 프로젝트는 CSX 역사상 가장 큰 프로젝트 중 하나로, 현대식 설계 기능을 갖춘 530피트 길이의 Poplar 다리와 Devil’s Creek 다리를 재건했습니다. 이 프로젝트는 57만 시간 이상의 인력 투입, 새로운 선로 35,500피트 설치, 재건을 위한 암석 및 자재로 백만 입방야드를 사용했습니다.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) a rouvert sa Blue Ridge Subdivision, une artère fret cruciale de 60 miles qui a été détruite par l’ouragan Helene il y a un an. La ligne restaurée, qui transporte plus de 14 millions de tonnes de fret par an, est l’une des quatre routes nord-sud de CSX reliant les communautés des Appalaches au réseau national de fret.
Le projet de restauration, l’un des plus importants de l’histoire de CSX, comprend la reconstruction du pont Poplar de 530 pieds avec des caractéristiques de conception modernes et du pont Devil’s Creek. Le projet a nécessité plus de 570 000 heures-homme, installé 35 500 pieds linéaires de nouvelle voie et consommé un million de yards cubes de roche et de matériaux pour la reconstruction.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) hat die Blue Ridge Subdivision wiedereröffnet, eine entscheidende 60-Meilen-Frachtachse, die durch den Hurrikan Helene vor einem Jahr zerstört wurde. Die wiederhergestellte Linie transportiert jährlich über 14 Millionen Tonnen Fracht und dient als eine von CSX’ vier Nord-Süd-Verbindungen, die Appalachen-Gemeinden mit dem nationalen Frachtnetz verbinden.
Das Wiederaufbauprojekt, eines der größten in der Geschichte von CSX, umfasste den Wiederaufbau der 530 Fuß langen Poplar-Brücke mit modernen Designelementen sowie der Devil’s Creek-Brücke. Das Projekt nutzte über 570.000 Mannstunden, installierte 35.500 Fuß neues Gleismaterial und verbrauchte eine Million Kubikyard Fels und Material für die Rekonstruktion.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) أعادت فتح Blue Ridge Subdivision، وهو ممر شحن حيوي بطول 60 ميلًا دُمر بفعل الإعصار هيلين قبل عام. الخط المُعاد بناؤه ينقل أكثر من 14 مليون طن من البضائع سنويًا، وهو أحد أربعة مسارات شمال-جنوب لدى CSX تربط مجتمعات الأبالاش بشبكة الشحن الوطنيّة.
يشمل مشروع إعادة البناء، واحداً من أكبر المشاريع في تاريخ CSX، إعادة بناء جسر Poplar بطول 530 قدمًا مع ميزات تصميم حديثة وجسر Devil’s Creek. استخدم المشروع أكثر من 570,000 ساعة عمل، وتم تثبيت 35,500 قدم خطي من المسار الجديد، واستهلك مليون ياردة مكعبة من الصخور والمواد لإعادة البناء.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) 已重新开放其 Blue Ridge Subdivision，这条60英里的关键货运走廊在一年前被飓风 Helene 摧毁后已重新投入使用。重建线路每年运输超过1400万吨货物，是 CSX 四条南北向路线之一，连接阿巴拉契亚地区的社区与国家货运网络。
该恢复工程是 CSX 历史上规模最大的项目之一，包括以现代设计特征重建530英尺长的 Poplar 桥与 Devil’s Creek 桥。项目总计投入超过 57 万工时，安装了35,500 英尺的新轨，在重建中耗资 100 万立方码的岩石与材料。
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One year after Hurricane Helene, freight trains return to the Nolichucky Gorge
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) today celebrated the reopening of the Blue Ridge Subdivision, nearly a year to the day after Hurricane Helene destroyed large portions of the freight line. Together with its partners, CSX restored the key 60-mile corridor damaged by Hurricane Helene within the Blue Ridge Subdivision that carries more than 14 million tons of freight each year and connects Appalachian communities and businesses to the nation’s broader freight network.
The Blue Ridge Subdivision is one of four North-South routes in the CSX network, serving not only local customers but also acting as a critical throughway for the entire system. Its restoration strengthens CSX’s network resiliency, providing added capacity and flexibility to keep freight moving efficiently across the country.
“Restoring this vital freight corridor is a testament to resilience, recovery, and the power of partnership,” said Steve Angel, President and CEO of CSX. “This is a significant moment for CSX, for the communities of Tennessee and North Carolina, and for everyone who has worked tirelessly over the past year to ensure that freight rail is once again moving safely and reliably through the Nolichucky Gorge, making sure that CSX’s network emerges stronger than ever, and that it’s better positioned to serve customers, communities, and the national economy.”
Upgrades to the Subdivision include the rebuilt 530‑foot Poplar Bridge with a modern ballast‑deck design for better clearance and mitigating future potential weather impacts. Four out of the six original 95-foot spans were salvaged and reused, reflecting CSX’s commitment to sustainability.
CSX also rebuilt the Devil’s Creek bridge which crosses the state line between North Carolina and Tennessee, reinforced key structures such as retaining walls, and upgraded drainage systems throughout the entire Nolichucky Gorge and in several locations outside of the Gorge.
Restoring the Blue Ridge Subdivision was one of the largest rail recovery projects in CSX’s history. Key facts include:
- Over 570,000+ man hours worked to restore the line (CSX employees, contractors and suppliers).
- 1 million cubic yards of rock and material used to rebuild embankments and track beds.
- 575 rail piles and 1,150 precast concrete panels installed to construct a nearly one mile retaining wall south of Poplar.
- 21,000 cubic yards of concrete placed to strengthen structures.
- 35,500 linear feet of new track laid in the Nolichucky River gorge.
“Even as Hurricane Helene disrupted operations, CSX’s network proved resilient,” said Mike Cory, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CSX. “The company maintained strong service levels across its broader system throughout unforeseen natural disasters, adapting quickly to challenges and ensuring essential goods for the nation kept moving. Now, with the reopening of the Blue Ridge Subdivision, CSX’s network is stronger and more resilient to disruption than ever before.”
CSX worked closely with state and federal agencies, environmental specialists, and local communities to complete the restoration. The effort prioritized safety, sustainability, and resilience to ensure the Blue Ridge Subdivision remains a critical link in America’s supply chain for decades to come.
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation’s economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation’s population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).
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