February 27, 2026 – CSX welcomed more than 130 short line partners to its annual Short Line Conference, held February 22–24, continuing a tradition that spans 35 years. The conference underscored CSX’s commitment to strong partnerships, shared performance and long-term growth across the rail network.

Structured to foster meaningful, personal engagement, the event provided short line leaders with direct access to CSX executives and subject matter experts from across the company. These touchpoints reinforced a central message: CSX values its short line partners and is focused on growing together.

“This conference is about alignment, growing together, performing together and building the future together,” said CSX President and CEO Steve Angel. “When rail works, supply chains work, and our customers experience CSX and our short line partners as one connected railroad.”

The agenda highlighted operational excellence, commercial strategy and collaboration. Angel opened the conference with a keynote address, followed by a leadership panel focused on service improvement and operational innovation. Additional sessions covered market outlook, legal and government affairs updates, industrial development and a short line success story, culminating in the annual CSX Short Line Awards.

By bringing partners together for open dialogue and shared learning, CSX continues to strengthen relationships that are essential to delivering safe, reliable and efficient service. The conference reaffirmed the company’s belief that strong partnerships are the foundation of a connected railroad and a resilient supply chain.