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Exhibit 99.2







CSX Announces Second Quarter Results
Tenth Consecutive Quarter of Year-Over-Year Continuing Earnings Growth

Year-Over-Year Highlights:

Operating income improves to $943 million
Operating ratio improves to 68.7 percent
Earnings per share increases to $0.49 per share
Employee safety at all-time best levels

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - July 17, 2012 - CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) today announced second quarter net earnings of $512 million, or $0.49 per share, versus $506 million, or $0.46 per share, in the same period last year. This represents a 7 percent year-over-year improvement in earnings per share.

“CSX delivered its 10th straight quarter of year-over-year earnings growth despite significant headwinds in its utility coal business,” said Michael J. Ward, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “The company continues to perform well across a wide range of economic and market conditions.”

Total revenue and volume were essentially flat when compared to the same period last year, as increased shipments of export coal, intermodal and automotive products helped offset declines in utility coal.

CSX's train crews are operating more efficiently and the company's strong service product is translating into better asset utilization. These productivity gains, along with resource alignments made in response to changes in the mix of the business, drove an increase in operating income to $943 million. Additionally, the operating ratio improved to 68.7 percent for the quarter, a 60 basis point improvement year-over-year.

“This team remains focused on the safety of our employees and communities, service to our customers, and productivity in our operations,” said Ward. “CSX employees delivered record employee safety results and a significant improvement in the train accident rate.”

Looking forward, even with the continued headwinds in the utility coal market, CSX remains on track for earnings growth for the full-year 2012. In addition, while more challenging, the company continues to have line of sight to a 65 percent operating ratio by 2015.


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This earnings announcement, as well as a package of detailed financial information, is contained in the CSX Quarterly Financial Report available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com and on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CSX executives will conduct a quarterly earnings conference call with the investment community on July 18, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Investors, media and the public may listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-327-6279 (888-EARN-CSX) and asking for the CSX earnings call. (Callers outside the U.S., dial 1-773-756-0199). Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call. In conjunction with the call, a live webcast will be accessible and presentation materials will be posted on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, an internet replay of the presentation will be archived on the company website.

CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is one of the nation's leading transportation companies, providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services. The company's transportation network spans approximately 21,000 miles, with service to 23 eastern states, the District of Columbia and two Canadian provinces. CSX's network connects more than 240 short line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river, and lake ports. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).

Forward-looking Statements

This information and other statements by the company may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act with respect to, among other items: projections and estimates of earnings, revenues, margins, volumes, rates, cost-savings, expenses, taxes, liquidity, capital expenditures, dividends, share repurchases or other financial items, statements of management's plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, and management's expectations as to future performance and operations and the time by which objectives will be achieved, statements concerning proposed new services, and statements regarding future economic, industry or market conditions or performance. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “preliminary” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. If the company updates any forward-looking statement, no inference should be drawn that the company will make additional updates with respect to that statement or any other forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual performance or results could differ materially from that anticipated by any forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements include, among others; (i) the company's success in implementing its financial and operational initiatives; (ii) changes in domestic or international economic, political or business conditions, including those affecting the transportation industry (such as the impact of industry competition, conditions, performance and consolidation); (iii) legislative or regulatory changes; (iv) the inherent business risks associated with safety and security; (v) the outcome of claims and litigation involving or affecting the company; (vi) natural events such as severe weather conditions or pandemic health crises; and (vii) the inherent uncertainty associated with projecting economic and business conditions.

Other important assumptions and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are specified in the company's SEC reports, accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and the company's website at www.csx.com.





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CSX Corporation


CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)



 
Quarters Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
Jun. 29, 2012
Jul. 1, 2011
$ Change
% Change
 
Jun. 29, 2012
Jul. 1, 2011
$ Change
% Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
3,012

$
3,019

$
(7
)
 %
 
$
5,978

$
5,829

$
149

3
 %
Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Labor and Fringe
744

764

20

3

 
1,514

1,529

15

1

Materials, Supplies and Other
550

557

7

1

 
1,092

1,087

(5
)

Fuel
410

431

21

5

 
854

833

(21
)
(3
)
Depreciation
263

246

(17
)
(7
)
 
520

489

(31
)
(6
)
Equipment and Other Rents
102

95

(7
)
(7
)
 
199

192

(7
)
(4
)
Total Expense
2,069

2,093

24

1

 
4,179

4,130

(49
)
(1
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
943

926

17

2

 
1,799

1,699

100

6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Expense
(139
)
(134
)
(5
)
(4
)
 
(283
)
(274
)
(9
)
(3
)
Other Income - Net(a)
5


5

100

 
9

5

4

80

Earnings Before Income Taxes
809

792

17

2

 
1,525

1,430

95

7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income Tax Expense(b)
(297
)
(286
)
(11
)
(4
)
 
(564
)
(529
)
(35
)
(7
)
Net Earnings
$
512

$
506

$
6

1
 %
 
$
961

$
901

$
60

7
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Ratio
68.7
%
69.3
%
 
 
 
69.9
%
70.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per Common Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Earnings Per Share, Assuming Dilution
$
0.49

$
0.46

$
0.03

7
 %
 
$
0.92

$
0.81

$
0.11

14
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution (millions)
1,043

1,109

 
 
 
1,046

1,112

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Dividends Paid Per Common Share
$
0.14

$
0.12

 
 
 
$
0.26

$
0.21

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 6.




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CSX Corporation

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in millions)




 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Jun. 29, 2012
Dec. 30, 2011
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
$
683

$
1,306

Other Current Assets
1,689

1,629

Properties - Net
25,632

24,974

Investment in Affiliates and Other Companies
1,183

1,171

Other Long-term Assets
402

393

Total Assets
$
29,589

$
29,473

 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt
$
508

$
507

Other Current Liabilities
2,067

2,180

Long-term Debt
8,581

8,734

Deferred Income Taxes
7,896

7,601

Other Long-term Liabilities
1,642

1,983

Total Liabilities
20,694

21,005

 
 
 
Total Shareholders' Equity
8,895

8,468

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
29,589

$
29,473



See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 6.



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CSX Corporation

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)



 
(Unaudited)
 
Six Months Ended
 
Jun. 29, 2012
Jul. 1, 2011
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
Net Earnings
$
961

$
901

Depreciation
520

489

Deferred Income Taxes
300

280

Contributions to Qualified Pension Plans
(275
)

Other-Net
(215
)
(85
)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
1,291

1,585

 
 
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
Property Additions
(1,223
)
(945
)
Purchase of Short-term Investments
(58
)
(8
)
Proceeds from Sales of Short-term Investments
546

42

Other Investing Activities
6

(18
)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
(729
)
(929
)
 
 
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
Long-term Debt Issued
300

600

Long-term Debt Repaid
(455
)
(570
)
Dividends Paid
(270
)
(228
)
Shares Repurchased(c)
(300
)
(528
)
Other Financing Activities - Net
22

30

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
(703
)
(696
)
 
 
 
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(141
)
(40
)
 
 
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
783

1,292

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
642

$
1,252


Certain prior year data has been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 6.



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CSX Corporation

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)




a)
Other Income - Net:
 
Quarters Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Jun. 29, 2012
Jul. 1, 2011
$ Change
 
Jun. 29, 2012
Jul. 1, 2011
$ Change
Interest Income
$
1

$
1

$

 
$
3

$
2

$
1

Income from Real Estate Operations
2

5

(3
)
 
8

8


Miscellaneous Income (Expense)
2

(6
)
8

 
(2
)
(5
)
3

Total Other Income - Net
$
5

$

$
5

 
$
9

$
5

$
4


b)
Income Tax Expense: During second quarter 2012, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $9 million, or $0.01 per share, as a result of the resolution of certain tax matters as well as changes in state legislation. During second quarter 2011, the Company recorded a net income tax benefit of $14 million, or just over $0.01 per share, primarily as a result of changes in state legislation.

c)
Shares Repurchased: CSX did not repurchase any outstanding shares during the second quarter of 2012.

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CSX Corporation

VOLUME AND REVENUE (Unaudited)
 
Volume (Thousands of units); Revenue (Dollars in millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars)
 
 
 
Quarters Ended June 29, 2012 and July 1, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Volume
 
 
Revenue
 
 
Revenue Per Unit
 
 
2012
2011
% Change
 
2012
2011
% Change
 
2012
2011
% Change
Agricultural
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural Products
101

109

(7
)%
 
 
$
261

$
273

(5
)%
 
 
$
2,584

$
2,505

2
%
 
Phosphates and Fertilizers
79

80

(1
)
 
 
125

119

6

 
 
1,582

1,488

8

 
Food and Consumer
25

27

(7
)
 
 
68

70

(3
)
 
 
2,720

2,593

5

 
Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chemicals
120

119

1

 
 
430

413

4

 
 
3,583

3,471

2

 
Automotive
111

87

27

 
 
302

226

34

 
 
2,721

2,598

5

 
Metals
67

68

(1
)
 
 
163

158

3

 
 
2,433

2,324

4

 
Housing and Construction
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emerging Markets
106

117

(10
)
 
 
178

179


 
 
1,679

1,530

10

 
Forest Products
71

70

1

 
 
184

174

6

 
 
2,592

2,486

5

 
Total Merchandise
680

677

1

 
 
1,711

1,612

6

 
 
2,516

2,381

6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Coal
331

388

(14
)
 
 
820

958

(14
)
 
 
2,477

2,469


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intermodal(a)
629

581

8

 
 
408

369

10

 
 
649

635

2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other(a)



 
 
73

80

(9
)
 
 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
1,640

1,646

 %
 
 
$
3,012

$
3,019

 %
 
 
$
1,837

$
1,834

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 29, 2012 and July 1, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Volume
 
 
Revenue
 
 
Revenue Per Unit
 
 
2012
2011
% Change
 
2012
2011
% Change
 
2012
2011
% Change
Agricultural
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural Products
209

218

(4
)%
 
 
$
536

$
533

 %
 
 
$
2,565

$
2,445

5
%
 
Phosphates and Fertilizers
159

163

(2
)
 
 
256

255


 
 
1,610

1,564

3

 
Food and Consumer
50

52

(3
)
 
 
135

133

2

 
 
2,700

2,558

5

 
Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chemicals
237

236

1

 
 
845

807

5

 
 
3,565

3,419

4

 
Automotive
216

176

23

 
 
583

445

31

 
 
2,699

2,528

7

 
Metals
139

135

3

 
 
334

306

9

 
 
2,403

2,267

6

 
Housing and Construction
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emerging Markets
197

212

(7
)
 
 
332

324

3

 
 
1,685

1,528

10

 
Forest Products
144

139

3

 
 
365

335

9

 
 
2,535

2,410

6

 
Total Merchandise
1,351

1,331

2

 
 
3,386

3,138

8

 
 
2,506

2,358

6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Coal
662

773

(14
)
 
 
1,652

1,837

(10
)
 
 
2,495

2,376

5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intermodal(a)
1,229

1,134

8

 
 
797

696

14

 
 
648

614

5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other(a)



 
 
143

158

(10
)
 
 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
3,242

3,238

 %
 
 
$
5,978

$
5,829

3
 %
 
 
$
1,844

$
1,800

2
%
 

(a) 2011 intermodal revenue has been reduced by $7 million and $12 million for the quarter and six months ended July 1, 2011, respectively, from what was previously reported to correct for certain interline business and the corresponding intermodal revenue per unit has been reduced for this as well. The offsetting adjustment is reported in other revenue.

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CSX Corporation

VOLUME AND REVENUE

The Company achieved year-over-year revenue growth in most markets although domestic utility coal volume continues to face challenges resulting from low natural gas prices and high stockpiles. The volume decline in domestic utility coal was offset by volume growth in the export coal, intermodal and automotive markets. Additionally, with the exception of coal which was flat, revenue per unit increased in all markets reflecting higher yields and fuel recovery.

Merchandise

Agricultural

Agricultural Products - Volume decreased due to reduced shipments of ethanol and corn. Ethanol shipments declined as a result of reduced gasoline demand and limitations at storage facilities due to over-production. Corn shipments to the Southeast for animal feed were lower due to substitution from a strong local wheat crop.

Phosphates and Fertilizers - Fertilizer shipments declined as the expectation of moderating prices for finished phosphate products (which include crop nutrients) resulted in delayed purchases.

Food and Consumer - Volume decreased with lower shipments of appliances driven by intermodal conversions partially offset by strength in refrigerated products shipments due to highway-to-rail conversions resulting from tight truck capacity.

Industrial

Chemicals - Volume growth was driven by oil and gas-related markets (which include frac sand and petroleum oil) resulting from the increase in shale drilling activity.
    
Automotive - Automotive volume grew as North American light vehicle production increased 25% year-over-year to support the continuing recovery of the automotive market.

Metals - Volume declined primarily due to scrap shipments related to weak exports as a result of lower global demand. The decline was likely increased by purchasing delays attributable to expectations for future reduction in scrap prices. These trends were partially offset by growth in finished steel products from strong demand in energy markets for products such as pipe and steel bars.

Housing and Construction

Emerging Markets - Volume declined due to reduced shipments of aggregates (which include crushed stone, sand and gravel) resulting from the completion of several major construction projects. Shipments of salt also declined from higher stockpiles due to the milder winter weather.

Forest Products - Volume improved mostly due to recovering demand for housing and construction.

Coal

Shipments of utility coal declined primarily driven by low natural gas prices and utility stockpiles above target levels. This decrease was partially offset by higher export shipments of U.S. thermal coal.

Intermodal

Domestic growth was driven by new customers, benefits of new capacity and highway conversions. International growth was driven by a new customer.


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CSX Corporation

EXPENSE
Expenses in the quarter decreased $24 million from last year's second quarter. Significant variances are described below.
Labor and Fringe expense decreased $20 million due to the following:
Incentive compensation expenses were $18 million lower reflecting the award payouts on existing plans.
Volume related and various other costs were $10 million lower due to increased network efficiency.
Offsetting these decreases, hiring and training expenses were $8 million higher related to increased headcount, as the Company continues to hire ahead of attrition.
Materials, Supplies and Other expense decreased $7 million due to the following:
Recognition of $20 million of the deferred gain from the November 2011 sale of an operating rail corridor to the state of Florida.
Various other costs were lower by $6 million, which in part reflects improved asset utilization and the impact of lower equipment repair costs.
Offsetting these decreases, inflation-related expenses increased $12 million.
Volume-related expenses were $7 million higher due to terminal costs related to the strengthening of the intermodal, export coal and automotive businesses.
Fuel expense decreased $21 million primarily due to volume and a 2% decrease in the average price per gallon for locomotive fuel. (See Fuel Statistics table below)
Depreciation expense increased $17 million due to a larger asset base.

FUEL STATISTICS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarters Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
Jun. 29, 2012
Jul. 1, 2011
Change
 
Jun. 29, 2012
Jul. 1, 2011
Change
Estimated Locomotive Fuel Consumption (Millions of gallons)
 
120.0

123.8

3.8

 
250.0

251.7

1.7

Price per Gallon (Dollars)
 
$
3.14

$
3.21

$
0.07

 
$
3.14

$
3.03

$
(0.11
)
Total Locomotive Fuel Expense (Dollars in millions)
 
$
377

$
397

$
20

 
$
786

$
764

$
(22
)
Total Non-Locomotive Fuel Expense (Dollars in millions)
 
33

34

1

 
68

69

1

Total Fuel Expense (Dollars in millions)
 
$
410

$
431

$
21

 
$
854

$
833

$
(21
)


EMPLOYEE COUNTS (Estimated)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
Change
April
32,365

 
30,808

 
1,557

May
32,457

 
31,242

 
1,215

June
32,445

 
31,339

 
1,106

 
 
 
 
 
 
Average(a)
32,422

 
31,130

 
1,292

(a) Average headcount includes employees who are on a furlough retention board which means that they are guaranteed two days of service per week as well as full health and welfare benefits in exchange for remaining available to work when needed.  The average employees with this status was 227 employees for the second quarter 2012 versus 8 employees for the quarter last year.  These boards are different than a traditional furlough where an employee does not receive guaranteed minimum weekly service and forfeits health and welfare benefits after a defined period of time without service.   

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CSX Corporation


OPERATING STATISTICS (Estimated)
 
 
Quarters Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
Jun. 29, 2012
Jul. 1, 2011
Improvement (Decline) %
 
Jun. 29, 2012
Jul. 1, 2011
Improvement (Decline) %
Coal (Millions of Tons)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Utility
 
16.9

26.8

(37
)%
 
37.1

54.9

(32
)%
Other
 
3.0

4.0

(25
)
 
5.3

6.5

(18
)
Total Domestic
 
19.9

30.8

(35
)
 
42.4

61.4

(31
)
Export
 
14.7

10.4

41

 
27.2

21.1

29

Coke and Iron Ore
 
2.4

2.0

20

 
4.4

3.5

26

Total Coal
 
37.0

43.2

(14
)%
 
74.0

86.0

(14
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue Ton-Miles (Billions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Merchandise
 
33.6

33.5

 %
 
66.7

66.1

1
 %
Coal
 
17.4

19.2

(9
)
 
34.7

38.7

(10
)%
Intermodal
 
6.2

5.6

11

 
12.0

10.8

11
 %
Total
 
57.2

58.3

(2
)%
 
113.4

115.6

(2
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Ton-Miles (Billions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Gross Ton-Miles
 
104.4

107.2

(3
)%
 
209.2

211.7

(1
)%
(Excludes locomotive gross ton-miles)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Safety and Service Measurements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index
 
0.66

0.90

27
 %
 
0.72

0.86

16
 %
(Number of FRA-reportable injuries per 200,000 man-hours)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FRA Train Accident Rate
 
1.81

2.28

21
 %
 
1.97

2.46

20
 %
(Number of FRA-reportable train accidents per million train miles)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On-Time Train Originations
 
89
%
68
%
31
 %
 
89
%
67
%
33
 %
On-Time Destination Arrivals
 
78
%
56
%
39
 %
 
77
%
57
%
35
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dwell (Hours)
 
23.2

26.0

11
 %
 
23.6

26.3

10
 %
Cars-On-Line
 
189,974

208,572

9
 %
 
192,214

210,484

9
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Train Velocity (Miles per hour)
 
22.4

19.8

13
 %
 
22.4

20.1

11
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Resources
 
 
 
Increase %
 
 
 
 
Route Miles
 
21,007

21,046

 %
 
 
 

Locomotives (Owned and long-term leased)
 
4,163

4,073

2
 %
 
 
 

Freight Cars (Owned and long-term leased)
 
70,000

67,060

4
 %
 
 
 






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CSX Rail Network


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