FFA Visit to Indianapolis Railroad Offices Promotes Future Leaders

Members of the Indiana Future Farmers of America (FFA) recently visited with John Bradley, manager of the CSX Great Lakes Division, at the Indianapolis office.

During the visit, FFA members learned about the CSX safety record and the importance of rail to all sectors of the economy, including agribusiness.

Bradley told participants that about 16 percent of the total merchandise revenue transported by CSX in 2007 was related to agriculture, with 17 percent of that business in hauling feed ingredients, 28 percent in moving feed grains and 10 percent in distributing ethanol.

Bradley also told the FFA visitors that CSX is investing in new "green engines" that "only fire up enough to provide as much power as needed to haul a given load."

"But even with the regular engines, one gallon of diesel fuel can move one ton of freight 161 miles further than it did 20 years ago," said Bradley.

Bradley also emphasized the CSX safety record. "Right now, CSX is tied for the safest railroad in the country," he added.