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CSX Corp. reported strong first-quarter results for 2023, achieving operating income of $1.46 billion, up from $1.28 billion a year prior. Net earnings reached $987 million, or $0.48 per share, representing a significant increase from $859 million, or $0.39 per share, in Q1 2022. Revenue for the quarter hit $3.71 billion, marking a 9% year-over-year growth. This increase was fueled by higher volumes in merchandise and coal, alongside elevated fuel surcharges and pricing gains. The operating ratio improved to 60.5%, reflecting operational efficiency.

CEO Joe Hinrichs attributed this performance to the commitment of employees and the success of the company’s ONE CSX initiatives, which aim to enhance service performance and operational safety.

CSX has reached a significant agreement with the SMART-MD union to provide paid sick leave benefits, marking its ninth such agreement aimed at enhancing employee welfare. Joe Hinrichs, CSX's CEO, emphasized the importance of collaboration with union partners to improve the quality of life for employees. This initiative reflects CSX's commitment to fostering a positive work environment, which is essential for delivering quality service to customers. CSX operates as a premier transportation company, providing essential rail services across various sectors in the eastern United States, linking major metropolitan areas, short-line railroads, and numerous ports.

CSX has announced a tentative agreement with the SMART-TD B&O union to provide paid sick leave benefits to its trainmen and conductors, pending member ratification. This agreement increases the number of employees with paid sick leave to over 10,000, accounting for 60% of the union-represented workforce. The deal allows for five days of paid sick leave annually and the option to convert two personal leave days. CSX continues to improve employee relations and work conditions, emphasizing collaboration with union leaders to enhance the work experience for its workforce.

CSX has announced the Platinum designation of the Commerce Park II – Rail Site in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, recognizing it as a premier, development-ready property. This designation indicates that significant land use and due diligence have been addressed, enabling manufacturers to expedite facility construction. The site, spanning 150 acres, is part of a broader 1,000-acre industrial park and aims to attract new businesses with its favorable infrastructure and logistics. With a focus on enhancing access via improved roadways, CSX and local authorities anticipate this will facilitate industrial growth in the region, reflecting the broader goal of CSX's Select Site program since 2012.