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Yesterday, CSX Transportation announced Senior Vice President of Engineering and Mechanical W. Michael Cantrell will retire Sept. 1.

In 1996, Cantrell joined CSXT as VP-mechanical. He later helmed the engineering department and advanced operations technologies groups. Cantrell previously served Cummins Engine Co. for 22 years in various capacities.

"In his eight years with CSX Transportation, [Cantrell] has played a key role in developing improved labor-management relationships and implementing advanced technology, such as the auxiliary power units and wireless communication technology," said Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Tony Ingram in a prepared statement.

Instead of re-filling Cantrell's position, CSXT will rely on three officers to split his responsibilities. The Class I promoted Chief Mechanical Officer-Locomotives Richard Regan to VP-Mechanical; named former Norfolk Southern Railway executive James Bagley VP-Engineering; and announced Richard Kadlick will continue to serve as VP-engineering and mechanical quality and standards. All three will report to Ingram.

In 1974, Regan joined Conrail, where he held a number of mechanical department positions. In 1999, he served CSXT as general manager-car operations.

After ending his 31-year NS career in 2000, Bagley served as an
independent consultant specializing in railroad engineering. Kadlick joined CSXT in 1994 after serving the U.S. Navy for more than 25 years.