JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – August 4, 2025 – CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ), today announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art hazardous materials training facility located at FSCJ’s Fire Academy of the South.

“This facility will be an invaluable resource for training first responders to handle hazardous materials incidents effectively,” said Joe Hinrichs, CSX President and CEO. “Our partnership with FSCJ reflects our broader commitment to delivering safe and reliable operations while creating value and opportunity in the communities in which we live and work.”

The center will train first responders, emergency managers, and industry professionals to handle rail-related hazmat incidents through live exercises and classroom instruction. Students will gain hands-on experience with containment, response, and coordination using general and pressure service tank cars, highway cargo tank trucks, simulators, a locomotive, and an augmented reality scenario program.  

“FSCJ is proud to strengthen our ongoing partnership with CSX through the development of this state-of-the-art facility dedicated to railroad emergency response training,” said College President John Avendano, Ph.D. “A recognized leader in the training of first responders, FSCJ is dedicated to supporting critical needs for advanced emergency management education, which we know contributes to our region's vitality."

Construction is expected to begin this summer with training programs scheduled to launch in early 2026. This new facility underscores CSX’s leadership in rail safety training and dedication to preparing first responders for even the most complex emergency scenarios.

 
About CSX

CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal, and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation’s economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation’s population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river, and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corp. and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).

About Florida State College at Jacksonville

Known as “the community’s college,” Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) exists to provide equitable, high quality, success-driven learning experiences for our diverse community of students. Serving more than 45,000 students and awarding nearly 4,000 degrees and certificates on an annual basis, the College plays a significant role in supplying the region’s employers with a highly skilled, educated workforce.

Contact:

Bryan Tucker, Corporate Communications 
855-955-6397 

Jill Johnson, FSCJ Communications
904-632-5016