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1 CSX & Florida Presentation to ABC of Central Florida November 15, 2011
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2 CSX’s Rail Network is a Competitive Advantage for Florida Founded in 1827 as B&O Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL Employees: 33,000 (5,000 in FL) 21,000 Miles of Rail Network Operates an Average of 1,200 Trains/Day Transports an Average of 20,000 Carloads/Day Serves 70 ocean, lake and river ports Key to the nation’s - and Florida’s - economic recovery
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3 Rail is good for the economy and the environment Rail is the safest, most environmentally friendly mode of ground transportation available Moving freight by rail is 3 times more fuel efficient than over-the-road alternatives Trains can move a ton of freight 480 miles on a single gallon of fuel One train can carry the load of more than 280 trucks
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4 Freight Rail Reduces Highway Congestion Today 2020 Source: USDOT FHWA Freight Analysis Framework
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5 A Public-Private Partnership to Improve Passenger & Freight Mobility The State of Florida recently purchased 61 miles of CSX’s A Line for the Central Florida commuter rail system (SunRail) CSX will reinvest its entire proceeds - $432 million – in Florida infrastructure, including: $198 million in S Line improvements (44+ miles new upgraded track; 15 locations - new sidings, improved connections) $52 million in statewide rail projects $40 million in connection to planned Intermodal Container Transfer Facility at JaxPort Other intermodal projects that will improve freight movement to, from, through and within Florida
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6 Central Florida commuter rail (SunRail)
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7 CSX spent nearly two years searching for a site, but chose this one because:CSX spent nearly two years searching for a site, but chose this one because: –Rail frontage directly on the CSX mainline –1,250 Acres in a single location (318/932) –Central to growing Florida markets (ideal location to serve both Orlando and Tampa) –Access to SR 60 and other highway connections –Welcomed by City officials looking to spur economic growth/job creation and diversify local development (by encouraging more industrial) –Replaces long-haul truck traffic with more efficient freight rail Why Winter Haven?
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8 State-of-the-Art Logistics Hub Operational efficiencies Increased container moves per hour Terminal throughput Improved connectivity Reduced maintenance Reduced emissions
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9 Bob O’Malley (407) 803-3969 Bob_O’Malley@CSX.com Follow @CSX on Twitter 1-877-Tell-CSXTellCSX@CSX.com Supplier Info: http://bit.ly/csx-abc CSX Contact Information
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