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CSX Chief Executive Officer to Address JP Morgan Industrials Conference

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) President and Chief Executive Officer, Joe Hinrichs, will address the 2024 JP Morgan Industrials Conference in New York on Wednesday, March 13, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern time.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) President and Chief Executive Officer, Joe Hinrichs, will address the 2024 JP Morgan Industrials Conference in New York on Wednesday, March 13, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern time.
  • This address will be broadcast live via webcast at http://investors.csx.com .
  • A replay will be available following the conclusion of this event.
  • This announcement, as well as additional financial information, is available on the company’s website at http://investors.csx.com .

3rd Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball to Support UNCF and Edward Waters University

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, FL, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will host its 3rd annual Jacksonville Mayor’s Masked Ball on Friday March 22, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, FL, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will host its 3rd annual Jacksonville Mayor’s Masked Ball on Friday March 22, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront.
  • UNCF is proud to call Edward Waters University one of 37 member institutions it supports.
  • Edward Waters University is distinctively the state of Florida’s first independent institution of higher learning as well as Florida’s first institution established for the education of African Americans.
  • Cleve Warren will receive the UNCF Champion of Education award for his steadfast commitment to education and unwavering support of UNCF and Edward Waters University.

Palantir to Unveil New Customers at Oversubscribed AIPCon

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) today announced that more than 60 customers will showcase their work in Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) at its upcoming AIPCon, including the unveiling of 20+ new customers & partners.

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  • Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) today announced that more than 60 customers will showcase their work in Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) at its upcoming AIPCon, including the unveiling of 20+ new customers & partners.
  • Palantir introduced AIP in mid-2023, and later that year introduced AIP Bootcamps, Palantir’s hands-on-keyboard acceleration program for customers to go from zero to use case in a matter of hours.
  • In addition to showcasing the impact of AIP on their business, customers at AIPCon will lead their own AIP Bootcamps.
  • Speakers include 20+ newly-announced customers and partners — including Lennar, General Mills, Lowe’s, Cone Health, CSX, OpenAI, CAZ Investments, Parts Town, 8VC, and many others.

Investor Group Asks Norfolk Southern Chair Amy Miles to Address Decisions to Raise CEO Pay 37% and Run a Scorched-Earth Campaign

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Friday, March 1, 2024

We even offered to settle for minority representation on the Board in the event the Company initiated an orderly management change.

Key Points: 
  • We even offered to settle for minority representation on the Board in the event the Company initiated an orderly management change.
  • It appears that the Board is serving at the pleasure of CEO Alan Shaw – rather than the other way around.
  • In addition to being a more than 30-year insider at Norfolk Southern, he was a relatively new, unproven CEO off to an extremely rocky start.
  • Either way, you and your fellow directors owe it to Norfolk Southern and all of its stakeholders to run a campaign befitting of this great organization.

Cylus Appoints Yagi Makoto, Former General Manager of Nippon Signal, as Strategic Advisor

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cylus, the leader in rail tech cybersecurity, proudly announces the company's appointment of Yagi Makoto as a new Strategic Advisor.

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  • NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cylus, the leader in rail tech cybersecurity, proudly announces the company's appointment of Yagi Makoto as a new Strategic Advisor.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Yagi Makoto to the Cylus team," said Amir Levintal, CEO and Co-founder of Cylus.
  • Yagi Makoto's career spans various roles within the rail sector, including over three decades as the General Manager of Nippon Signal.
  • With Yagi Makoto's appointment, Cylus reaffirms its commitment to providing a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity for the rail industry.

STG Logistics Appoints Farrukh A. Bezar as Chairman

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Friday, March 1, 2024

CHICAGO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- STG Logistics, Inc. has appointed Farrukh A. Bezar as Chairman of its Board of Directors.

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  • CHICAGO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- STG Logistics, Inc. has appointed Farrukh A. Bezar as Chairman of its Board of Directors.
  • Bezar, who is the Chief Strategy Officer for CSX, one of North America's leading Class I railroads, has served on STG's Board of Directors since 2020.
  • As Chairman, I'm excited to work more closely with the STG Leadership team in continuing to grow their position as the nation's largest provider of port-to-door services and supply chain solutions," says Bezar.
  • "In addition to being an influential member of STG's Board for the past four years, Farrukh has been a staple in the transportation and logistics industry for over 25 years.

Michael Baker International Strengthens Rail and Transit Team

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced a series of promotions and new roles that strengthen its Rail and Transit team and support the growth of its Freight Rail services. These leadership positions will provide support to Class I Railroads and other agencies requiring rail design services nationwide and align with the unprecedented rail funding across the country. Reporting to Kirsten Bowen, National Director – Freight Rail Services, staffing updates include: Wendy Berrill, P.E., Director – Railway and Civil Design; Lisa Hoekenga, P.E., S.E., Director – Rail Bridges and Structures; Matt Kirby, P.E., M.L.E, M.ASCE, Director – Rail Public Projects and Programs; and Adam Walkowiak, P.E., CCM, Director – Rail Construction Services.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced a series of promotions and new roles that strengthen its Rail and Transit team and support the growth of its Freight Rail services.
  • Reporting to Kirsten Bowen, National Director – Freight Rail Services, staffing updates include: Wendy Berrill, P.E., Director – Railway and Civil Design; Lisa Hoekenga, P.E., S.E., Director – Rail Bridges and Structures; Matt Kirby, P.E., M.L.E, M.ASCE, Director – Rail Public Projects and Programs; and Adam Walkowiak, P.E., CCM, Director – Rail Construction Services.
  • "Our nation's freight rail network spans nearly 140,000 miles and ensures a safe, cost-effective and efficient way to move bulk commodities, consumer goods and other products to their destinations," said Kirsten Bowen, National Director – Freight Rail Services, at Michael Baker International.
  • She has more than 19 years of experience working on railroad bridge projects for both passenger transit and freight rail structures.

CSX Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operating Officer to Address Barclays Industrial Select Conference

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Kevin Boone, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mike Cory, will address the Barclays Industrial Select Conference in Miami on Thursday, February 22, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Kevin Boone, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mike Cory, will address the Barclays Industrial Select Conference in Miami on Thursday, February 22, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time.
  • This address will be broadcast live via webcast at http://investors.csx.com.
  • A replay will be available following the conclusion of this event.
  • This announcement, as well as additional financial information, is available on the company’s website at http://investors.csx.com.

CSX Corporation Announces Increase to Quarterly Dividend

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a nine percent increase in its quarterly dividend, from $0.11 to $0.12 per share.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a nine percent increase in its quarterly dividend, from $0.11 to $0.12 per share.
  • The new $0.12 quarterly dividend is payable on March 15, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 29, 2024.

Wabtec and CSX Extend Deal to Modernize over 200 Locomotives

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Wabtec Corp. (NYSE: WAB) and CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) signed a deal for over 200 locomotive modernizations featuring a suite of digital solutions, innovations, and services.

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  • Wabtec Corp. (NYSE: WAB) and CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) signed a deal for over 200 locomotive modernizations featuring a suite of digital solutions, innovations, and services.
  • The agreement will transform the remaining AC4400 locomotives in CSX’s fleet providing improved fuel efficiency, reliability, utilization, and tractive effort.
  • This order will continue upgrading the AC4400 locomotives in CSX’s fleet delivering enhanced operational performance and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
  • The contract is in addition to the 260 modernizations that CSX previously ordered, the majority of which have already been delivered.