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U.S.Department of Transportation Office of Public Affairs Washington, D.C. www.dot.gov/affairs/briefing.htm News

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Statement by Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph H. Boardman on Plans by CSX Railroad to Increase Safety Investments

Contact: Steve Kulm or Warren Flatau
Telephone: 202-493-6024

Tuesday, May 08, 2007 (Washington, DC) “CSX’s decision reflects a wise commitment to making the kind of funding priorities needed to improve its operations and better safeguard neighboring communities.

In particular, CSX’s decision to establish a risk reduction program by expanding its use of technology to identify track and equipment problems before accidents occur is the right approach the rail industry needs to follow.

As we continue to review the company’s safety operations, we look forward to learning exactly how and when the additional safety funding will be invested across CSX’s rail network.”

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