CSX Corporation announced changes to its operations management team to continue building upon the successes of the company’s scheduled railroading operating model. Brian Barr, vice president of mechanical, will move into the new role of senior vice president of engineering and mechanical. In this new position, Barr will continue to further the service and safety accomplishments he led in the mechanical department, while adding his leadership support to the engineering team. Ricky Johnson, vice president of engineering, will continue in his current role and report to Barr, who will lead the selection of his replacement in mechanical. Barr will report to Ed Harris, executive vice president of operations. Barr joined CSX in 2002, rising through the ranks to plant manager in Selkirk, N.Y., assistant division manager in Atlanta, Ga, division manager in Huntington, W.V., and then chief mechanical officer for the Southern Region before being named vice president of mechanical. Barr’s appointment to senior vice president is effective immediately.