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Seaboard Coast Line Railroad is a former Class I railroad company operating in the Southeastern United States beginning in 1967. Its passenger operations were taken over by Amtrak in 1971. Eventually, the railroad was merged with its affiliate lines to create the Seaboard System in 1983.

Seaboard Coast Line Railroad

Conrail is the commonly used name for modern-day Conrail (reporting mark CRCX). Conrail is an American railroad company. It operates three networks—the North Jersey, South Jersey/Philadelphia, and Detroit Shared Assets Areas, where it serves as a contract local carrier and switching company for its owners, CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway.

Conrail

CSX Corp. engages in the provision of rail-based freight transportation services. Its services include rail service, the transport of intermodal containers and trailers, rail-to-truck transfers and bulk commodity operations. The company was founded in 1827 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

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CSX reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes volume growth opportunities

CSX delivered strong financial results in Q4 2022, showcasing revenue and operating income growth. The company is focused on maintaining operational improvements, controlling costs, and pursuing volume growth opportunities to drive future success.

CSX reports strong Q1 earnings, eyes growth in key segments

CSX's Q1 performance reflects robust financial growth, operational excellence, and a strategic focus on customer service and safety.
While facing challenges such as cost moderation and intermodal revenue decline, CSX is leveraging opportunities in growth segments and efficiency enhancements.
The company's proactive approach to competition and industrial development projects positions it for sustained growth and improved operational efficiency.

CSX meets Q2 expectations, eyes growth in truck conversion

CSX delivered a solid performance in Q2, focusing on safety, operational efficiency, and revenue growth in key segments.
While facing challenges in intermodal revenue and market pressures on yields, CSX remains optimistic about volume growth and truck conversion opportunities.
The company aims to control costs, improve efficiency, and sustain high service levels to navigate through current market challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities.

CSX reports Q3 revenue decline, eyes efficiency and growth

CSX faced revenue decline and cost challenges in Q3 but maintained strong free cash flow. The company aims for low single-digit revenue growth in Q4, focusing on efficiency, cost control, and improving operating ratio. Emphasis on culture, growth strategy, and market trends for future success.

CSX reports mixed Q4 results, eyes margin improvement in 2024

CSX's Q4 2023 performance showed mixed results with volume growth but a slight revenue decline, with a strong emphasis on margin improvement and operational efficiency for the future.
The company's strengths lie in positive growth across key segments, safety focus, and plans for intermodal truck conversion, while facing challenges in revenue headwinds and significant expenses.
Opportunities in export markets, operational enhancements, and back-end loaded growth strategies position CSX for potential growth and performance improvements in 2024.

CSX reports solid Q1 performance, eyes margin improvement and growth

CSX's Q1 2024 performance showed resilience amidst challenges, with a focus on operational improvements, safety culture, and customer service. Despite revenue decline and lower earnings per share year-over-year, the company aims for margin improvement and cost efficiency. Opportunities lie in industrial growth and enhanced labor productivity.

CSX posts strong Q2 results, navigates challenges with resilience

CSX reported a strong quarter marked by volume growth and improved operating margins. Despite facing challenges like port constraints and operational disruptions, the company demonstrated resilience and adaptability. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and growth opportunities in key segments, CSX is well-positioned for future success.

CSX reports resilient Q3 performance, focuses on culture and growth

CSX's Q3 earnings call highlighted a strong performance amidst challenges, emphasizing the importance of service excellence, employee engagement, and safety. The company's focus on building a strong culture and teamwork has led to positive outcomes and growth in revenue.

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Norfolk Southern

Union Pacific

The rail strike threatened to cost the U.S. economy some $2 billion a day and stoke inflationary pressures that are already weighing on markets.

Railroads and Unions Reach Tentative Agreement to Avert Rail Strike

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

One of the labor unions representing U.S. railroad workers said Wednesday its members rejected a tentative agreement its leaders had reached, a setback in efforts to avoid a potential strike that would disrupt the movement of goods across the country.

U.S. railroad strike hinges on dispute over attendance policies

A union representing rail workers has voted to reject a proposal from rail carriers and move forward with a strike that could cripple the U.S. economy.

Railroad union votes to authorize strike that could hammer economy

Shares of railroad operators fell Wednesday, helping drag the Dow Jones Transportation Average DJT, -1.02% down by 1.3% in midday trading despite a 39-point gain in the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.13% and 0.3% rise in the S&P 500 SPX, +0.29% , amid concerns over a possible labor strike. Shares of Union Pacific Corp. UNP, -4.53% shed 4.8%, Norfolk Southern Corp. NSC, -2.74% dropped 2.8% and CSX Corp. CSX, -2.42% slumped 2.6%.

Railroad stocks fall, help drag Dow transports down in an up market

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Railroads have already started diverting freight. A strike could cost the U.S. economy more than $2 billion a day.

Railroads say they won't lock out workers as negotiators meet with Labor Secretary Walsh

A rail workers strike could start Friday, bringing key shipments to a standstill, straining a low-growth, high-inflation economy. The post Rail Strike Could Start Friday, Just What The High-Inflation, Low-Growth Economy Doesn't Need appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Rail Strike Could Start Friday, Just What The High-Inflation, Low-Growth Economy Doesn't Need

Operations by railroads like UNP, NSC and CSX will be disrupted if the strike materializes. This, in turn, will deal a massive blow to the economy.

Threat of Work Stoppage by Railroads Looms Large: An Analysis

Source: Shutterstock Investors are growing nervous over railroad stocks as a strike looms. Specifically, union workers could walk off the job as early as Friday, when a mandatory “cooling off period” expires.

Railroad Stocks Alert: What Is Going on With CSX, UNP, CP, NSC Today?

Biden administration officials have begun to prepare for a strike that could shut down thousands of freight trains as well as disrupt passenger operations.

Railroad Dispute: White House Tries To Avert $2 Billion A Day Transportation Strike

Railroad unions representing half of workers say they will strike unless vacation and sick days, and attendance policies, are addressed in new labor contract.

Large rail labor unions say they will strike if quality of life is not addressed in new contract

Shares of railroad giant CSX Corporation ( CSX , Financial) have fallen 14.3% year-to-date, marginally outperforming the S&P 500 Index's loss of 16.5%.

CSX: A High-Quality Railroad for Value and Income

CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX ) Cowen 15th Annual Global Transportation & Sustainable Mobility Conference September 7, 2022 10:00 AM ET Company Participants James M. Foote - President & Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Jason Seidl - Cowen and Company, LLC Jason Seidl Hi, everyone.

CSX Corporation (CSX) CEO James Foote Presents at Cowen 15th Annual Global Transportation & Sustainable Mobility Conference (Transcript)

The Zacks Transportation - Rail industry is gaining from a favorable freight environment. This bodes well for stocks like UNP, CP, CSX and NSC.

4 Top Railroad Stocks to Benefit from Strong Freight Demand

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) president and chief executive officer, James M. Foote, will address the Cowen 15th Annual Global Transportation and Sustainable Mobility Conference virtually on Wednesday, September 7, at 10 a.m. EST.

CSX Chief Executive Officer to Address Cowen Global Transportation & Sustainable Mobility Conference

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Old Dominion Freight Line

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This Trucking Company Is Currently A Better Pick Over CSX Stock

Surface Transportation Board Chairman Marty Oberman expressed doubt that the four major U.S. Class I railroads could ramp up rail service and reach the service targets they laid out by December. In response to deteriorating service metrics, the STB in June required Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP), BNSF (NYSE: BRK.B), CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) to resubmit plans detailing how they expect to improve rail service through the end of the year.

STB chairman ‘not optimistic' about pace of rail service improvement

Recent reports from CSX and Norfolk Southern detail their efforts toward reaching a range of sustainability goals. Here's what they said: Norfolk Southern lists GHG emission reduction and recycling achievements NS (NYSE: NSC) is making progress toward its reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions, according to its 2022 sustainability report, which describes the company's activities in 2021.

Norfolk Southern, CSX tout progress on sustainability

Is it a good or bad thing when a stock surpasses resistance at the 200-day simple moving average?

CSX (CSX) Recently Broke Out Above the 200-Day Moving Average

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) executive vice president of sales & marketing, Kevin Boone, will address the Deutsche Bank 2022 Transportation Conference in New York on Wednesday, August 17 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.

CSX Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing to Address Deutsche Bank Transportation Conference

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Profits at GATX's Rail North America segment decline in Q2 on a year-over-year basis.

GATX Stock Steady on the Bourses Since Q2 Earnings Miss

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When the operating income margin continues to grow, it means a company is becoming more efficient in generating profits from its operating activities.

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Although a higher than anticipated attrition rate in the second quarter is slowing the pace of operational improvements, CSX still expects to continue to improve its service metrics in the third and fourth quarters. "We're in great shape to handle whatever traffic comes to us.

Higher attrition rates dampen CSX plans for operational rebound

CSX's Q2 results benefit from higher revenues in almost all markets backed by pricing gains, fuel surcharge, and contribution from the acquisition of Quality Carriers.

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