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CSX’s net earnings grew in the fourth quarter despite a drop in revenue. The Jacksonville,Fla.,-based railroad announced adjusted net earnings of $573 million or 64 cents a share for the fourth quarter, compared to $458 million and 49 cents for the same period of 2016.

CSX’s stock rose slightly Dec. 18 despite the death of the man who had been hired to bring the railroad new profitability.

Hunter Harrison has taken a medical leave from his position as CEO and president of CSX, the company announced Dec. 14. The railroad gave no details other than saying the leave was due to “unexpected complications from a recent illness.”

CSX’s efforts to streamline its operations have brought complaints from customers about deteriorating service. But the head of the railroad is blaming the problems on resistance to change within the company.

CSX has finished the layoffs it announced more than two weeks ago. The final numbers: 800 employees lost their jobs, including 500 in Jacksonville, Fla..

A month ago, few people in Jacksonville, Florida, probably ever heard of Hunter Harrison. But the 72-year-old Tennessee native has been almost a legend in the railroad world where he’s spent more than 50 years.

CSX is in talks with a railroad executive who could end up taking over the company’s top spot, according to published reports. The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 29 that CSX officials met in Atlanta on Jan. 27 with Hunter Harrison, who recently retired as CEO of Canadian Pacific Railway.

UPS Inc. announced plans Nov. 11 to invest $196 million in its ground package hub in Jacksonville, Florida. The expansion will add more than 260,000 square feet to UPS’ 560,000-square-foot building along with advanced technology and operations automation.