From: CSX Express

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., (Oct. 9, 2008) – The four major Class I freight railroads confirmed their agreement today to establish interoperability standards for Positive Train Control (PTC).

CSX is pleased to officially join with the other major U.S. railroads in establishing a national framework for consistent PTC technology and communication infrastructure across their respective networks.

“We are very pleased to achieve this milestone in our joint work on this innovative and important safety enhancement,” said Tony L. Ingram, CSXT’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “This helps assure the U.S. freight rail industry’s continued global leadership in safe and secure transportation.”

CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is a leading transportation company providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services. The company’s transportation network spans approximately 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.