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Posted 19 December 2014 - 06:27 PM

ProgressiveRailroading.com, 12/19:
 

CSX opens locomotive shop in Chicago

 

CSX Corp. yesterday marked the grand opening of its Chicago Locomotive Shop at Barr Yard in Riverdale, Ill.

 

The shop will improve operational efficiency throughout the western and northern segments of the the Class I's network, CSX officials said in a press release.

 

As part of a $4.5 million project, CSX renovated the existing facility, which now features a refurbished turntable, a new drop table and new cranes. The shop will support the maintenance and repair of 120 locomotives per month,  .  .  .

 

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