March 9, 2026 – On March 6, CSX joined HD Hyundai Power Transformers USA (HDHPT), along with state and local leaders, to celebrate the expansion of their manufacturing operations in Montgomery, Alabama. The groundbreaking marks a significant milestone in HDHPT’s $200 million project and highlights CSX’s role in supporting the efficient movement of large, complex transformer components critical to the nation’s power grid.

“CSX has been a longstanding partner to HD Hyundai Power Transformers and the Montgomery community,” said Christina Bottomley, vice president of Business Development and Real Estate. “As this project moves forward, our team is working closely with CSX’s Clearance Bureau, which specializes in the logistics of complex, dimensional moves, to help HDHPT further strengthen its supply chain, support regional growth, and advance the reliability of the nation’s power grid.” 

Rashard Howard, director of Business Development, represented CSX at the event and emphasized the importance of collaboration in advancing large-scale infrastructure projects.

“State and local partnerships are essential to moving transformational projects from vision to reality,” said Howard. “By working alongside our customer, community leaders, and economic development partners, we’re delivering solutions that drive investment, create jobs, and support long-term growth for our railroad.”

The expanded facility will enable HDHPT to manufacture even larger transformer units in the United States, reinforcing domestic manufacturing capabilities and enhancing national energy security.

The expansion project reinforces the value of strategic customer alignment and the role of safe, reliable CSX rail service in supporting advanced manufacturing and long-term economic development. To learn more about this project, click here.