Committed to the Safe Transportation of Hazardous Materials Railroads have been the engine of our nation's growth for nearly 170 years. The backbone of the economy, they move the raw materials used to create the products vital to our society. Because we depend on these commodities, transporting them has become a necessary part of our lives. Nothing improves the safety of transporting these commodities as much as the decision to ship by rail.
History shows railroads to be the safest way to move the basic commodities of our society.
Through CSXT's annual Chemical Safety Excellence Award, we recognize chemical customers for outstanding safety performance. CSXT provides comprehensive training to employees to ensure that hazardous materials are handled safely, and in strict accordance with government regulations. CSXT requires all train crews to have a thorough working knowledge of CSXT's operating procedures including hazardous materials rules, and to undergo biennial tests on their proficiency. Further, our supervisors are tested annually to ensure a thorough working knowledge of hazardous materials procedures. Local Hazardous Materials Training Each year, CSXT hazardous material professionals meet with local fire, police and emergency response personnel to prepare contingency plans and to keep them updated on the hazardous materials carried by the railroad.