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CSX Transportation Names Jim Marks As Vice President-Safety

Posted on: Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 15:01 CST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Transportation (CSXT) has named Jim Marks as vice president, Safety, effective immediately. In his new role, Marks will report to Tony Ingram, executive vice president and chief operating officer of CSXT.

Formerly, Marks served as assistant vice president of CSXT's Risk Management department, a role which included prevention of safety risks to employees and the public as well as the enhancement of compliance with railroad regulations. Marks helped create and direct numerous programs, including a safety incentive program, employee wellness initiatives, road-rail intersection clear-cutting policies, and employee training.

"Jim Marks is a 30-year railroad veteran with a track record of creating innovative programs and delivering results," said Ingram. "Under Jim's leadership, we will continue to build on our track record of safety improvement."

In 2006, according to Federal Railroad Administration standards, CSXT reduced the frequency of train accidents by 24 percent and employee injuries by 21 percent.

Marks succeeds Bob Bernard, who will retire in March after supporting the transition.

CSX Transportation Inc. is a principal operating company of CSX Corporation. CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is one of the leading transportation companies, providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services. The company's transportation network spans 21,000 miles with service to 23 eastern states and the District of Columbia, and connects to more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at the company's web site, http://www.csx.com/.

CSX Transportation

CONTACT: Gary Sease of CSX Transportation, +1-904-366-2949

Web site: http://www.csx.com/

Source: PRNewswire

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