CSX Cuts 109 Operations Management Roles in Industrials Restructuring

CSX Cuts 109 Operations Management Roles in Industrials Restructuring

CSX Corporation eliminated 109 operations management positions in a restructuring of its engineering functions, according to reporting by FreightWaves. The company described the moves as intended to establish a more effective operating structure and better align field support with railroad needs while maintaining capabilities to safely operate and maintain the network.

FreightWaves reported that of the 109 affected employees, 58 were offered new roles within operations and 51 were offered severance. The report noted that among those offered severance, about 75% have union seniority and may return to craft positions.

The FreightWaves article also placed this action in context with earlier changes at CSX, noting a January reduction of 166 management employees and the chief operating officer's announced retirement, with his responsibilities reassigned to two executives.

Reported details

• Company: CSX Corporation (reported by FreightWaves)
• Employees affected: 109
• Action: elimination of operations management positions as part of an engineering-function restructuring
• Offers: 58 employees offered new operations roles; 51 offered severance (approximately 75% of the severance group have union seniority)

This report covers Industrials layoffs reported between October 21 and October 22, 2026. The facts above are drawn from the FreightWaves report and related public statements cited therein.

In summary, CSX reported a workforce reduction of 109 operations management positions as part of an internal restructuring of engineering and field-support functions, with a mix of internal reassignments and severance offers.