Columbus Subdivision
The Columbus Subdivision is a freight railroad line extending from Columbus, Ohio, north to Fostoria, Ohio. The line is currently owned by CSX Transportation.
| Columbus Subdivision | |
|---|---|
Northbound train on Columbus Subdivision at Powell | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | CSX Transportation |
| Locale | Central to Northern Ohio |
| Termini | |
| Service | |
| Type | Freight rail |
| System | CSX Transportation |
| Operator(s) | CSX Transportation |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 127 mi (204 km) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
This rail line is a mostly double-tracked route that sees a relatively high amount of traffic per day. Unit coal trains are very common on the Columbus Subdivision, but a large variety of commodities travel along the line. The line is controlled via a Centralized Traffic Control system that allows for a high throughput of trains. Direct Traffic Control is also used along the subdivision to separate trains, with a large number of DTC Blocks named after nearby municipalities.
The Columbus Subdivision should not be confused with CSX's Columbus Line Subdivision, which stretches from Columbus, Ohio, to Galion, Ohio, and is located several miles east of the Columbus Subdivision.