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CSX Corporation has implemented remote control locomotives for rail yard operations, operated by Federal Railroad Administration-certified employees.
These locomotives are equipped with integrated safety measures that automatically halt movements if strict safety criteria are not satisfied, aiming to safeguard both personnel and equipment. The company underscores that these advancements demonstrate its ongoing focus on safety innovation across its rail network.
CSX’s adoption of remote control locomotives builds on a broader strategy of leveraging technology to advance rail safety and operational efficiency. This initiative parallels the company’s previous deployment of a dedicated drone fleet to enhance infrastructure monitoring and disaster response, as detailed in the report on CSX’s efforts to revamp rail safety through drone technology. Further exemplifying CSX’s commitment to innovation, leadership changes such as the elevation of Stephanie DeRito to head the intermodal tech team have also played a key role in strengthening both efficiency and connectivity across the network.