CSS

With safety of paramount importance in the railroad industry, Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad’s (CSS) Transportation Department employees have reached an important milestone, achieving five straight years of injury-free performance. It’s the first time for such an achievement in South Shore Freight’s history, reflecting an emphasis on safety fostered across the entire company.

A ready supply of the right type of rail cars is essential for the efficient operation of a steel mill. Although we’ve been able to meet that need for one of our major customers—ArcelorMittal—the single-track access to their major Burns Harbor complex presented operational challenges. We supply a variety of equipment, including coil cars, gondolas,