CSX is implementing significant job cuts and furloughs within its maintenance of way department. This decision comes despite the company reporting record revenues and profits in its second quarter. The cuts will impact 165 permanent positions and potentially furlough over 1,000 workers. These reductions are attributed to the company's ongoing adoption of Precision Scheduled Railroading, a strategy focused on efficiency through staffing reductions. Union representatives are protesting the move, citing concerns about worker safety and the impact on track maintenance.
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