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US railroad CSX announces hundreds of track maintenance worker layoffs
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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
CSX announced 165 permanent layoffs and up to 1,062 furloughs in its track maintenance workforce despite record revenues and increased operating income in Q2 2026, highlighting ongoing staff reductions following policies initiated under Precision Scheduled Railroading. The cuts affect system production gangs responsible for heavy track maintenance, posing risks to track renewal programs and worker safety amid pressures for industry consolidation and shareholder demands.
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You face a weakening workforce in essential rail maintenance as CSX cuts jobs despite record profits. Delays and safety risks on your routes increase while railway consolidation pressures grow, pushing you to reassess reliability and partner choices fast.
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