Stories Archive

Don't Stop, Never Give Up (By Emmanuel St. Vil, City Year Corps Member Sponsored by CSX)

Hyde Park, MA —

“Mr. Vil, can you help me with this?” is just one exclamation that I hear on a daily basis. Every morning, I wake up motivated to inspire and push my students to succeed.

Hulsey Intermodal Terminal Honors National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (By Robert George, Operations Supervisor, Hulsey Intermodal Terminal)

10/1/2011–10/31/2011 in Atlanta, GA —

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Hulsey Intermodal Terminal hosted an event to raise breast cancer awareness.

A Personal "Thank You!" from South Holland, IL (By Mary Ann Thornton, Village of South Holland)

9/17/2011 at 8:00am CDT —

I want to personally say “Thank You!” to CSX and City Year for an incredible experience and awesome day in South Holland. We are eternally grateful for the support of CSX and City Year and overjoyed that you found South Holland worthy of this generous investment in our community.

Wounded Warrior Project Gets Support for Charity Golf Tournament in Atlanta (By Geffrey Thompson, Assistant Roadmaster, Atlanta)

6/25/2011 in Newnan, GA —

CSX’s Atlanta Division Inclusion Council hosted its second annual CSX Heroes Charity Golf Tournament to support the Wounded Warrior Project Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports our military men & women who were wounded while serving their country.

CSX Sponsors "Guia de Huracanes" (By Ed Perez, CSX Technical Director of Enterprise Services)

Northeast Florida —

We all have seen the photos of the physical devastation and human tragedy that weather patterns have caused. While we cannot control the weather, we can mitigate its impact through education and preparation.

CSX Outfits Student Leaders for Service (By Kellie Bolinder, Earth Conservation Corps)

3/17/2010 in Washington, D.C. —

Earth Conservation Corps, our local partners and 300 college students from a leadership organization called Students Today Leaders Forever, descended on Lower Beaver Dam Creek and Cabin Branch for our 6th annual clean up event.

Hope for Haiti (By Michael Harvey, CSX Employee)

Port au Prince, Haiti —

During my recent visit, I saw the devastating “tent cities” that everyone sees in the news, visited the local orphanage, and assisted in finishing the local church there that was in ruins from the deathly earthquake.

CSX Gives Glenville Students the Tools They Need (By Justin Rutledge, City Year Corps Member)

Cleveland, OH —

Every day students at Glenville High School walk through its doors without a pen and notebook. Not unique to Cleveland, this problem is affecting schools across the nation. CSX and City Year are trying to fix the problem.

An Unforgettable Experience (By Cynthia Chang, City Year Director of Corporate Partnerships)

Shelby, KY to Kingsport, TN —

Santa Train was an absolutely unforgettable experience! I work with one of CSX's nonprofit partners, City Year, and it was a pleasure to be invited to take part in this amazing 68-year old tradition. It truly epitomizes the holiday giving spirit.

Spreading the Word About Safety (By Burt Baird, CSX Lead Signalman, System Construction)

Lowellville, OH —

I just recently began presenting the Operation Lifesaver program. The children enjoyed the program and the teachers thought it was a great learning opportunity.

Raptor Conservancy of Virginia (By John Walker, CSX Conductor)

Falls Church, VA —

I am a new hire with CSX, but I have been a train conductor for over five years. One of my favorite things about working on the rails is to see the wonderful birds that share the forested and remote areas I've traveled — like eagles, osprey and hawks.

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Thanks CSX (By David Forsell, President of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful)

Indianapolis, IN —

You have chosen a wonderful way to build community and transform public spaces through aesthetic and environmental improvement! The gift provide for maintenance for the 50 trees planted on May 22, 2010 as part of the Triangle Gateway project on Morris St. in Indianapolis.

Honor Flight Northwest Ohio (By Ken Gilsdorf, CSX Community Affairs & Safety)

6/9/2010 in Toledo, OH —

Honor Flight Northwest Ohio kicked off its 2010 season on Wednesday, June 9th, sponsoring 26 World War II veterans on a trip to Washington, D.C. from Express Airport in Toledo.

Anacostia River Cleanup Marks 40th Anniversary of Earth Day (By James Foster, President of the Anacostia Watershed Society)

4/24/2010 at 8:00am EDT in Washington, D.C. —

By the end of the day over 2,500 volunteers had removed a total of 25 tons of trash from our beloved Anacostia River.

Collinwood Clean Up (By Jerry Lambert, CSX Safety Committee Chairman, Collinwood Terminal in Cleveland)

5/15/2010 in Cleveland, OH —

On May 15, CSX employees, family members and friends teamed up with City Year to "give back" to the community with a day of service.

Living Proof (By Jerry Lambert, CSX Safety Committee Chairman, Collinwood Terminal in Cleveland)

Cleveland, OH —

I’m living proof of the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” As a CSX employee, I have taken advantage of the company’s Health and Wellness program.

Holiday Poinsettia Giveaway to the Elderly (By Mary Rose, Manager of Corporate Citizenship in Jacksonville)

Jacksonville, FL —

These are people who do not have a lot of advantages, and it was good to see these flowers brighten their day.

An Honor and a Privilege

Las Vegas, NV to Phoenix, AZ —

I was honored to be invited to participate in the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride. At its core, Soldier Ride is a rehabilitative cycling event designed to challenge wounded soldiers to get back in the saddle, both literally and figuratively.

CSX Honors Military Veterans

11/4/2009 in Huntington, WV —

On a chilly November 4, CSX employees gathered at the Huntington Locomotive Shops in Huntington, WV to celebrate the Fourth Annual CSX Military Appreciation Day.

CSX Helps Bring the Camp Experience to At-Risk Youth (By J. Tracy Holiday, Executive Director of the Cabbage Patch Settlement House)

Louisville, KY —

Most of us have memories of summer camping experiences. They were times of exploration, excitement and challenge. Your gift has helped ensure that 41 at-risk children at the Cabbage Patch had that same kind of opportunity this summer.

Thanks, Tom! (By Dennis Evans, Principal of Minford Elementary School, Minford, OH)

Minford, OH —

Minford Elementary is currently in the construction and installation phase of a preschool playground project. I would like to thank Tom Keaton and CSX for their participation in this process.

Railroading Merit Badge Class (By Robert Rohauer, CSX Community Affairs and Safety)

Buffalo, NY —

CSX hosted 42 scouts and their parents for an all day class to cover the requirements of the Boy Scout Railroading Merit Badge.

Come and Play! (By Hope Zoss, Executive Director of SMITH Kids' Play Place)

Philadelphia, PA —

Made possible with funding from CSX, other corporations, individuals and foundations, the Tot-Lot is the size of four tennis courts and contains more than 20 pieces of play equipment – everything from a pirate ship to swings.

Now Greenfield is Really Green (By Colleen McVearry, Trees for Tracks Volunteer)

Philadelphia, PA —

The cool temperatures and bright sunshine were a perfect backdrop for the kick off of CSX's "Trees for Tracks" initative.

CSX Keeps Evansville Beautiful! (By Ann Ennis, President of Keep Evansville Beautiful)

Evansville, IN —

This past spring and early summer, CSX employees in Evansville, Indiana, enthusiastically helped the organization Keep Evansville Beautiful actually keep Evansville beautiful!

Safari in Kiswahili (By Carole Autenzio, CSX Technology Project Manager)

Tanzania, Africa —

Safari in Kiswahili has a simple definition: journey. For me, there is no more wonderful a journey than the one I made to Tanzania, Africa in May of this year.

CSX Provides Needed Support to Kids of Abuse (By Marcie Dearth, Director at Kids House of Seminole)

Sanford, FL —

We are grateful to CSX for their partnership in protecting our children. Their financial support is having a tremendous impact in our community and we look forward to the opportunity of working together for years to come.

CSX Helps Out at the Youth Crisis Center (By Regina Taylor-Murphy, CSX Employee and Secretary for the CSX Military Affinity Group)

Jacksonville, FL —

Members of the CSX Military Affinity Group (MAG) donated several hours on a Saturday to teach students at the local Youth Crisis Center.

"Mom, I need service hours... and fast!" (By Jessica Geraci, High School Student and Daughter of CSX Employee)

Jacksonville, FL —

After spending the morning volunteering, I felt as though I had helped hundreds of people and earned my service hours.

Building Together (By Roy Carter, CSX IT Operations Architect, Jacksonville, FL)

Mayport, FL —

Some of these folks volunteer with me at other events and we always have fun, learn something new and useful, and enjoy the team spirit that comes with building something as a group.

Cleaning Up the Charles River (By Tom McNichol, President of the Charles River Clean Up Boat)

Boston, MA —

I have spent a lot of time on the Charles River, and I love its beauty. But a few years ago I got fed up with the coffee cups and other trash floating on the surface. Because the dam and locks prevent the river from flushing its trash, I would see the same debris over and over again. I knew the government didn't have the money to pick it up.

Walking My Way to Good Health (By Jerry Lambert, CSX Safety Committee Chairman, Collinwood Terminal in Cleveland)

Cleveland, OH —

Walking is one of the easiest ways to get exercise and improve overall physical and mental health. When CSX began the "Small Steps" program, I immediately signed up.

Staying Safe by Staying Fit (By Robert Stewart, CSX Electrician at Queensgate Locomotive Shop in Cincinnati,OH)

Cincinnati, OH —

It's important to maintain physical fitness to ensure safety on the job, especially working around large machinery. In addition to weightlifting, I run, stretch, practice push-ups, and perform other activities to maintain good health and enhance my endurance during hot weather.

City Year Tutors Do More Than Educate (By Colleen Campbell, City Year Corps Member, Columbus)

Columbus, OH —

Sometimes we come across kids that need more than just tutoring and it takes some time to figure out how best we can help.

Back to the Basics (By Jonathan Cohen, City Year Corps Member, Boston)

Boston, MA —

As Angela and I finished her math homework, I realized that for a fourth grader in an advanced-work class, Angela's multiplication skills should have been MUCH better.

Safety Is Our Number One Concern (By Nelson High, Community Affairs)

Greenville, SC —

I recently had the opportunity to participate in an informative two-day safety program called Grade Crossing Collision Investigation (GCCI), in Greenville, SC. The program was developed by Operation Lifesaver for use by CSX and other railroads as part of our responsive care to the communities we serve as we travel through them. This class offers information and resources on how to be safe when arriving on railroad property when an investigation is required.

Play Ball! (By Joel Shuherk, City Year)

5/16/2009 in Huntington, WV —

The project we led was appropriate for a town full of sports fans. The plan was to renovate two baseball fields at the Prindle Field Little League Ball Park. In addition to rehabbing the fields, the goal was to make it an enjoyable place to watch baseball by adding picnic tables and other landscaping projects.

Biking in Mexico City (By Mauricio Lara)

Mexico City, Mexico —

I live in Mexico City and traffic here is a killer. A ten mile drive can take up to an hour and a half and I live about 12 miles from the office. I recently decided to buy a bicycle to ride to and from the office.

Making a Difference, One Day at a Time (By Curtis Parker, Engineering Department)

We all made a big difference in the life of a family that really needed the house – a mother and her three children.

Walk to Work Reduces Footprint (By Bill Meyer)

In an effort to reduce my carbon footprint, I moved closer to work, traded in my auto commute, and started walking to work.

Neighbors Come Together to Prevent Crime (By Daniel Hampton, Project Engineer)

Helentown, KY —

Despite pouring rain, Helentown, KY, residents came together to plant flowers for a neighborhood project designed to deter crime.

Rethinking How You Get to Work (By Mike Day)

I have gone from car to motorcyle to carpool in an effort to reduce my carbon footprint.

Going Green (By Wes Kanost)

My family and I are making eco-friendly changes at home and on the road.

CSX Employee Outruns His Genes (By Gary Couillette)

To overcome a family history of heart disease and stroke, I have made a lifetime commitment to regular exercise.

Letter to Keep on Living (By Binsen Gonzalez-Mejia, Program Leader of the CSX Team of City Year)

Pensacola, FL —

I was moved by a CSX-sponsored event at an elementary school.

Green Commuting (By Claire Davis)

I'm doing my part to be "green."

Runner With A Cause (By Erik Henderson, Real Property Associate)

I have a lot of good reasons to keep running.

My Santa Train Experience (By David White, Exit 10 Advertising)

Shelby, KY to Kingsport, TN —

In November, I had the unique opportunity to participate in CSX's 65th Annual Santa Train Event.

MS Bike Race (By Terry Allen)

Last month I had the opportunity once again to be a co-chair, along with Gerald Grady and Rich Howell, for the North Florida MS Bike Race. More than 45 CSX employees, family and friends participated to benefit research and awareness in multiple sclerosis. I was glad to be a part of it.

Team Care Force: Helping Communities Across the Country (By Katie Morgan, City Year Corps Member)

Care Force is a division of City Year that engages corporate partners such as CSX in large-scale community service projects. These events focus on physical transformative service in which the corporate partners' employees can participate, such as the CSX City Year Service Days. In addition, CSX has donated two containers - Care Force One and Care Force Two - to ship materials needed for these service day events across the country.

It Starts With You (By Ken Glover, Health & Wellness)

Regardless of who you are, there are probably one or two things that you wish to do to enhance your quality of life. You may want to feel well, have energy, improve stamina, enhance self-esteem, lose weight, become stronger, be healthier or maybe all of these things.

Recycling a Precious Commodity: Engine Oil (By Kim Vaughn, Manager of CSX Environmental Programs)

It's not only what we do that helps the environment, but how we do it. CSX employees are committed to maximizing the positive impact that the company has on the environment. How? Technology and innovation. You may wonder how innovative a 180-year old industry can be, but I see it every day.

Cliff's Story: Keep on Living (By Cliff Stayton, Director of Public Safety Awareness)

As I celebrate my 30th year working in the rail industry, I have been reminiscing on all my experiences with CSX and its predecessors – some good, some not so good – but all part of a long railroad career.