CSX is making major infrastructure upgrades at Avon Yard, one of its five hump yards, in a move aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and service for its customers.

The improvements include extending the hump lead from 6,400 feet to 8,000 feet, along with other modifications designed to increase volume capacity and decrease dwell time.

“These changes will reduce out-of-route miles, as well as increase our traffic volumes by up to 15% and enable us to process up to 300 more cars daily,” said Avon Superintendent Jeff Exline.

Exline emphasized that while the infrastructure investments are significant, the success of the yard ultimately comes down to its workforce.

“What makes this place so great is the people that run it on a day-to-day basis,” Exline said. “We’ve seen an increase in productivity here year-over-year. That speaks volumes about what the team has been able to accomplish here.”

CSX expects the upgrades at Avon Yard to be completed by the end of the year.

-via Press Release