June 11 (Reuters) - Railroad operator CSX said

on Wednesday that employees represented by the Brotherhood of

Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) have voted to ratify

the five-year collective bargaining agreement.

The contract, covering approximately 3,400 locomotive

engineers, aligns with general wage increases, health and

welfare improvements included in CSX's agreements with 13 other

unions, the company said.

The union said in a social media post that the agreement was

ratified by a 53.6% vote in favor by locomotive engineers, that,

according to CSX, represent approximately 20% of its frontline

workforce.

Jacksonville, Florida-based CSX said it now has ratified

agreements covering nearly 75% of its unionized workforce to

date.