Doug Ryhorchuk Biography

Doug Ryhorchuk

Senior Vice President of Operations

Doug Ryhorchuk is Senior Vice President of Operations at CSX. He oversees the railroad's vast operational network, driving strategy, efficiency, and safety across train movement and mechanical and engineering maintenance.

Since joining CSX in 2024 as Vice President of Transportation, Ryhorchuk has been instrumental in overseeing the efficient movement of trains and building a strong operations team. A proven operational leader, he has consistently driven excellence and innovation in every aspect of his work.

Ryhorchuk brings over four decades of experience in the railroad industry. He began his career as a track laborer at Canadian National Railways (CN) and advanced through a variety of leadership roles, including General Manager of the Alberta and British Columbia regions and Regional Vice President of Western Canada.

In his previous role as Senior Vice President at CN, Ryhorchuk led the Mechanical and Engineering functions, spearheading critical safety initiatives and leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency. He also served as Senior Vice President of Network Operations, where he gained valuable expertise in crew planning and network capacity management.

Ryhorchuk's extensive experience, strategic vision, and proven leadership make him an asset to CSX's team of great railroaders.

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