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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Transportation (NYSE:CSX) is one of the best places for the nation’s veterans to work following their military careers, according to G.I. Jobs magazine. CSX Transportation ranked 8th on the annual list of the nations most military-friendly employers. This marks the third straight year the company has made the list, rising from number 45 in 2006 to its current position. In selecting companies for recognition, the magazine considers the resources dedicated to military hiring, Reserve/Guard policies, percentage of new hires who are veterans, veteran training programs and previous rankings. Only 2 percent of the 2,500 eligible companies

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Ward announced the appointment of Louis E. Renjel as vice president-strategic infrastructure initiatives. Renjel will report to Ellen M. Fitzsimmons, senior vice president-law and public affairs, general counsel and corporate secretary. “Louis will help our communities meet their transportation needs while increasing the capability of CSX to accommodate long-term growth,” Ward said. “His experience in the public and private sectors and his leadership in developing environmental solutions make Louis uniquely qualified for this assignment.” Renjel, who joined CSX in Washington, D.C., in 2006, has been active in the Company’s federal

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Corp. announced the appointment of Lisa Mancini as senior vice president — human resources and labor relations. Mancini will report to Michael J. Ward, chairman, president and CEO. She succeeds Robert J. Haulter, who is retiring on December 31, 2008, after a distinguished 35-year career. “Bob Haulter has been a major contributor to the vision, values and success of our company over the past several years,” said Ward. “We are fortunate to have an experienced leader who can continue that progress.” Mancini has served as the chief operating officer of the San Francisco Municipal Railway, deputy

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Corp. reported third quarter 2008 earnings from continuing operations of $382 million, or 94 cents per share. This represents a 40 percent increase from the same period last year. In 2007, CSX reported third quarter earnings of $297 million from continuing operations, or 67 cents per share. “CSX delivered impressive financial results in a challenging economy,” said Michael J. Ward, chairman, president and CEO. “Our resilient business portfolio and disciplined operations continue to generate substantial earnings growth for shareholders.” Revenue increased 18 percent to nearly $3 billion, with nine of the company’s 10 market segments producing

DETROIT — More than 30 CSX employees and 10 City Year Corps members will join 60 local community members and officials tomorrow to restore and revitalize the baseball facilities at the St. Hedwig Playfield. Together, the volunteers, including members of the Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA) will invest about 800 hours of service in rebuilding the field use by the Detroit Bees, a baseball program serving children in Southwest Detroit. Plans for the day include rebuilding the infield, repairing the fence surrounding the field and covering the association’s building with athletic murals. Kathleen H. Wendler, President of the Southwest Detroit