CSX upgrading switches at Queensgate yard

CSX is conducting a major infrastructure upgrade at its Cincinnati Queensgate Yard that will add 42 power-operated switches on the north end of the yard, bringing the total number of powered switches at Queensgate to about 170, company officials said in an online post. 

Power-operated switches allow train routes to be set remotely. Reducing the need for manual line switches in the field will help improve safety, efficiency and reliability across one of the railroad's most active freight hubs, CSX officials said.

"This is really about making the railroad safer, more efficient and more standardized," said Ryan Raymond, CSX director of hump yard operations, engineering and design. "Being able to work with the teams, keep them safe and improve the operation is always going to be our highest priority."

The upgrade is expected to further strengthen operational performance by improving the flow of rail traffic and supporting more consistent yard operations.