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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2023
CSX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia1-802262-1051971
(State or other jurisdiction(Commission File No.)(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
500 Water Street, C900, Jacksonville, FL 32202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(904) 359-3200

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

__ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

__ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

__ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

__ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, $1 Par ValueCSXNASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company __

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. __



Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 20, 2023, CSX Corporation issued a press release and its CSX Quarterly Financial Report on financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and a copy of the CSX Quarterly Financial Report is attached as Exhibit 99.2, each of which is incorporated by reference herein. These documents are available on the Company's website, www.csx.com.*

The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto, has been “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under that section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)    The following exhibits are being furnished herewith:

104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL

*Internet addresses are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be hyperlinks.




Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


CSX CORPORATION

By: /s/ ANGELA C. WILLIAMS
Angela C. Williams
Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
                                            
Date: July 20, 2023



Exhibit 99.1
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CSX Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – July 20, 2023 – CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced second quarter 2023 operating income of $1.48 billion compared to $1.70 billion in the prior year period. Net earnings of $996 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared to $1.18 billion, or $0.54 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Second quarter 2022 results included a $122 million gain ($0.04/share after-tax) related to the Commonwealth of Virginia property sale agreement.

“The ONE CSX team continued to build momentum this quarter as our merchandise and coal businesses continued to demonstrate significant volume gains,” said Joe Hinrichs, president and chief executive officer. “Though intermodal activity remains challenged, our strong service performance distinguishes us in the marketplace and is attracting shippers to our network. We look forward to meeting the opportunities ahead in the second half of the year and over the long term as we position CSX for sustainable, profitable growth.”

Second Quarter Financial Highlights
Revenue totaled $3.70 billion for the quarter, declining 3% year-over-year as lower fuel prices, reduced supplemental revenue, a decline in export coal benchmark prices, and a decrease in intermodal volumes more than offset the effects of volume growth in coal and merchandise and solid gains in merchandise pricing.
Operating income of $1.48 billion decreased 13% compared to the same period in 2022, with an operating ratio of 59.9%.
Diluted EPS of $0.49 decreased 9% from $0.54 in the prior year.

CSX executives will conduct a conference call with the investment community this afternoon, April 20, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors, media and the public may listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-510-2008. For callers outside the U.S., dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and enter in 3368220 as the passcode.

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, a webcast replay of the presentation will be archived on the company website.

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



About CSX and its Disclosures

CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike.

This announcement, as well as additional financial information, is available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. CSX also uses social media channels to communicate information about the company. Although social media channels are not intended to be the primary method of disclosure for material information, it is possible that certain information CSX posts on social media could be deemed to be material. Therefore, we encourage investors, the media, and others interested in the company to review the information we post on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX) and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX). The social media channels used by CSX may be updated from time to time. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com.

Non-GAAP Disclosure

CSX reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). CSX also uses certain non-GAAP measures that fall within the meaning of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation G and Regulation S-K Item 10(e), which may provide users of the financial information with additional meaningful comparison to prior reported results. Non-GAAP measures do not have standardized definitions and are not defined by U.S. GAAP. Therefore, CSX’s non-GAAP measures are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The presentation of these non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or as superior to the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP.

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.

Contact:
Matthew Korn, CFA, Investor Relations
904-366-4515

Bryan Tucker, Corporate Communications
855-955-6397

Exhibit 99.2

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CSX Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – July 20, 2023 – CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced second quarter 2023 operating income of $1.48 billion compared to $1.70 billion in the prior year period. Net earnings of $996 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared to $1.18 billion, or $0.54 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Second quarter 2022 results included a $122 million gain ($0.04/share after-tax) related to the Commonwealth of Virginia property sale agreement.

“The ONE CSX team continued to build momentum this quarter as our merchandise and coal businesses continued to demonstrate significant volume gains,” said Joe Hinrichs, president and chief executive officer. “Though intermodal activity remains challenged, our strong service performance distinguishes us in the marketplace and is attracting shippers to our network. We look forward to meeting the opportunities ahead in the second half of the year and over the long term as we position CSX for sustainable, profitable growth.”

Second Quarter Financial Highlights
Revenue totaled $3.70 billion for the quarter, declining 3% year-over-year as lower fuel prices, reduced supplemental revenue, a decline in export coal benchmark prices, and a decrease in intermodal volumes more than offset the effects of volume growth in coal and merchandise and solid gains in merchandise pricing.
Operating income of $1.48 billion decreased 13% compared to the same period in 2022, with an operating ratio of 59.9%.
Diluted EPS of $0.49 decreased 9% from $0.54 in the prior year.
CSX executives will conduct a conference call with the investment community this afternoon, April 20, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors, media and the public may listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-510-2008. For callers outside the U.S., dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and enter in 3368220 as the passcode.

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, a webcast replay of the presentation will be archived on the company website.

This earnings announcement, as well as additional detailed financial information, is contained in the CSX Quarterly Financial Report available through the company’s website at http://investors.csx.com and on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Table of ContentsThe accompanying unauditedCSX CORPORATIONCONTACTS:
financial information should be500 Water Street, C900INVESTOR RELATIONS
read in conjunction with theJacksonville, FL 32202Matthew Korn, CFA
Company’s most recentwww.csx.com(904) 366-4515
Annual Report on Form 10-K,MEDIA
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, andBryan Tucker
any Current Reports on Form 8-K.(855) 955-6397
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About CSX and its Disclosures
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike.

This announcement, as well as additional financial information, is available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. CSX also uses social media channels to communicate information about the company. Although social media channels are not intended to be the primary method of disclosure for material information, it is possible that certain information CSX posts on social media could be deemed to be material. Therefore, we encourage investors, the media, and others interested in the company to review the information we post on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX) and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX). The social media channels used by CSX may be updated from time to time. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com.

Non-GAAP Disclosure
CSX reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). CSX also uses certain non-GAAP measures that fall within the meaning of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation G and Regulation S-K Item 10(e), which may provide users of the financial information with additional meaningful comparison to prior reported results. Non-GAAP measures do not have standardized definitions and are not defined by U.S. GAAP. Therefore, CSX’s non-GAAP measures are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The presentation of these non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or as superior to the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP.

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

Quarters Ended (a)
Six Months Ended (a)
Jun. 30, 2023 Jun. 30, 2022$ Change% ChangeJun. 30, 2023Jun. 30, 2022$ Change% Change
Revenue$3,699$3,815$(116)(3)%$7,405$7,228$177%
Expense
Labor and Fringe741684(57)(8)1,4641,376(88)(6)
Purchased Services and Other684647(37)(6)1,3721,322(50)(4)
Depreciation and Amortization402369(33)(9)795729(66)(9)
Fuel31244613430 67677710113 
Equipment and Other Rents909551721952312 
Gains on Property Dispositions (b)
(12)(129)(117)(91)(20)(156)(136)(87)
Total Expense2,2172,112(105)(5)4,4594,243(216)(5)
Operating Income1,4821,703(221)(13)2,9462,985(39)(1)
Interest Expense(201)(171)(30)(18)(402)(350)(52)(15)
Other Income - Net3126519 72522038 
Earnings Before Income Taxes1,3121,558(246)(16)2,6162,687(71)(3)
Income Tax Expense(316)(380)6417 (633)(650)17
Net Earnings$996$1,178$(182)(15)%$1,983$2,037$(54)(3)%
Operating Ratio59.9 %55.4 %60.2 %58.7 %
Per Common Share
Net Earnings Per Share, Assuming Dilution$0.49 $0.54 $(0.05)(9)%$0.97 $0.94 $0.03 %
Average Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution (Millions)
2,025 2,163 2,042 2,178 


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in millions)

(Unaudited)
Jun. 30, 2023Dec. 31, 2022
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents$956 $1,958 
Short-Term Investments78 129 
Other Current Assets1,877 1,762 
Properties - Net34,477 34,242 
Investment in Affiliates and Other Companies2,338 2,292 
Other Long-Term Assets1,491 1,529 
Total Assets$41,217 $41,912 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt$10 $151 
Other Current Liabilities2,045 2,320 
Long-Term Debt17,898 17,896 
Deferred Income Taxes - Net7,662 7,569 
Other Long-Term Liabilities1,328 1,351 
Total Liabilities28,943 29,287 
Total Shareholders' Equity12,274 12,625 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity$41,217 $41,912 



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)

Six Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Earnings$1,983 $2,037 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
     Depreciation and Amortization795 729 
     Deferred Income Tax Expense78 106 
     Gains on Property Dispositions (b)
(20)(156)
     Other Operating Activities - Net (c)
(353)(186)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities2,483 2,530 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Property Additions(1,015)(811)
Purchases of Short-Term Investments(102)(19)
Proceeds from Sales of Short-Term Investments153 
Proceeds and Advances from Property Dispositions (b)
35 29 
Business Acquisitions, Net of Cash Acquired (a)
(31)(208)
Other Investing Activities(20)(19)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities(980)(1,019)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Long-term Debt Repaid(146)(93)
Dividends Paid(448)(433)
Shares Repurchased (d)
(1,930)(2,515)
Other Financing Activities19 15 
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities(2,505)(3,026)
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents(1,002)(1,515)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period1,958 2,239 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period$956 $724 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

a)Acquisition of Pan Am Systems, Inc.: On June 1, 2022, CSX acquired Pan Am for a purchase price of $600 million funded through a combination of common stock and cash, subject to certain customary purchase price adjustments. The results of Pan Am's operations and its cash flows were consolidated prospectively.

b)Sale of Property Rights to the Commonwealth of Virginia: On March 26, 2021, the Company entered into a comprehensive agreement to sell certain property rights in three CSX-owned line segments to the Commonwealth of Virginia (“Commonwealth”) over three phases. Over the course of this transaction, which was completed in 2022, total proceeds of $525 million were collected and total gains of $493 million were recognized. A gain of $20 million was recognized in first quarter 2022 related to the closing of the second phase. During second quarter 2022, the final $125 million of proceeds was approved by the Commonwealth, which resulted in a $122 million gain related to property rights previously conveyed. These proceeds were collected during fourth quarter 2022 upon closing of the third phase.

c)Other Operating Activities - Net: During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company paid $238 million of retroactive wages and bonuses, and associated taxes, related to finalized labor agreements. This amount was included in labor and fringe benefits payable as of December 31, 2022.

d)Shares Repurchased: During second quarters and six months ended 2023 and 2022, the Company engaged in the following repurchase activities:
Quarters Ended
Six Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023Jun. 30, 2022Jun. 30, 2023Jun. 30, 2022
Shares Repurchased (Millions)
28 47 63 76 
Cost of Shares (Dollars in millions)
$863 $1,499 $1,930 $2,515 
Average Cost per Share Repurchased $31.46 $32.22 $30.84 $33.15 

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VOLUME AND REVENUE (Unaudited)
Volume (Thousands of units); Revenue (Dollars in millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars)
Quarters Ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022
VolumeRevenueRevenue Per Unit
20232022% Change20232022% Change20232022% Change
Chemicals160 165 (3)%$642 666 (4)%$4,013 $4,036 (1)%
Agricultural and Food Products118 120 (2)415 412 3,517 3,433 
Automotive103 85 21 323 268 21 3,136 3,153 (1)
Minerals95 90 191 170 12 2,011 1,889 
Metals and Equipment74 69 240 216 11 3,243 3,130 
Forest Products72 74 (3)257 251 3,569 3,392 
Fertilizers55 54 128 118 2,327 2,185 
Total Merchandise677 657 2,196 2,101 3,244 3,198 
Intermodal684 759 (10)492 602 (18)719 793 (9)
Coal185 178 637 651 (2)3,443 3,657 (6)
Trucking — — 227 259 (12) — — 
Other — — 147 202 (27) — — 
Total1,546 1,594 (3)%$3,699 $3,815 (3)%$2,393 $2,393 — %
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022
VolumeRevenueRevenue Per Unit
20232022% Change20232022% Change20232022% Change
Chemicals320 326 (2)%$1,292 1,284 %$4,038 $3,939 %
Agricultural and Food Products240 238 852 799 3,550 3,357 
Automotive189 163 16 597 495 21 3,159 3,037 
Minerals178 162 10 364 314 16 2,045 1,938 
Metals and Equipment147 135 479 413 16 3,259 3,059 
Forest Products145 144 518 479 3,572 3,326 
Fertilizers105 110 (5)257 238 2,448 2,164 13 
Total Merchandise1,324 1,278 4,359 4,022 3,292 3,147 
Intermodal1,338 1,481 (10)991 1,129 (12)741 762 (3)
Coal370 333 11 1,270 1,184 3,432 3,556 (3)
Trucking — — 460 489 (6) — — 
Other — — 325 404 (20) — — 
Total3,032 3,092 (2)%$7,405 $7,228 %$2,442 $2,338 %
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VOLUME AND REVENUE
Total revenue decreased 3% in second quarter 2023 when compared to second quarter 2022 primarily due to lower fuel recovery, decreases in other revenue, pricing declines in export coal due to the impact of lower benchmark rates, and lower intermodal volume. These decreases were partially offset by pricing and volume gains in merchandise as well as higher coal volumes.
Fuel Surcharge
Fuel surcharge revenue is included in the individual markets. Fuel lag is the estimated difference between highway diesel prices in the quarter and the prices used for fuel surcharge, which are generally on a two-month lag.
Quarters Ended
Six Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)Jun. 30, 2023Jun. 30, 2022Jun. 30, 2023Jun. 30, 2022
Fuel Surcharge Revenue (a)
$295 $395 $656 $635 
Fuel Lag Benefit/ (Expense)$28 $(56)$69 $(101)
(a) Fuel surcharge revenue does not include amounts for trucking.
Merchandise Volume
Chemicals - Decreased primarily due to lower shipments of materials used in making plastics, partially offset by higher shipments of waste.
Agricultural and Food Products - Decreased due to lower shipments of export grain, partially offset by higher shipments of feed grain for the domestic market.

Automotive - Increased due to higher North American vehicle production as well as new business wins.

Minerals - Increased due to higher shipments of aggregates and cement driven by increased road construction and other infrastructure-related activities.

Metals and Equipment - Increased due to higher scrap and steel shipments, as well as stronger equipment shipments.

Forest Products - Decreased primarily due to lower shipments of pulpboard, partially offset by higher shipments of building products.

Fertilizers - Increased due to higher shipments of potash and nitrogen, partially offset by declines in short-haul phosphate shipments.
Intermodal Volume
Lower volume was primarily due to decreased international shipments driven by high inventory levels and lower imports. Domestic shipments also decreased primarily due to the impacts of a softening truck market.
Coal Volume
Export coal increased due to higher shipments of metallurgical and thermal coal. Domestic coal decreased due to lower shipments of coal to northern utility plants.
Quarters Ended
Six Months Ended
(Millions of tons)Jun. 30, 2023Jun. 30, 2022ChangeJun. 30, 2023Jun. 30, 2022Change
Coal Tonnage
Domestic11.0 11.6 (5)%22.5 21.4 %
Export9.8 8.4 17 19.1 15.9 20 
Total Coal20.8 20.0 %41.6 37.3 12 %
Trucking Revenue
Trucking revenue decreased $32 million versus the prior year due to lower fuel and capacity surcharges.
Other Revenue
Other revenue was $55 million lower, primarily resulting from lower intermodal storage and equipment usage, partially offset by adjustments to revenue reserves.
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EXPENSE
Expenses of $2.2 billion increased $105 million, or 5%, in second quarter 2023 when compared to second quarter 2022.
Labor and Fringe expense increased $57 million due to the following:
An increase of $44 million was driven by inflation.
Other costs increased $13 million, as the impact of increased headcount in 2023 was partially offset by prior year Pan Am acquisition-related costs of $7 million.
Purchased Services and Other expense increased $37 million due to the following:
Operating support costs increased $53 million primarily as a result of higher repair and maintenance costs as well as inflation. These increases were partially offset by lower intermodal expenses.
Other costs decreased $16 million due to several non-significant items, including the impact of prior year Pan Am acquisition-related costs of $11 million.
Depreciation and Amortization expense increased $33 million primarily as the result of a 2022 equipment depreciation study as well as a larger asset base.
Fuel costs decreased $134 million primarily resulting from a 32% decrease in locomotive fuel prices, partially offset by higher fuel consumption.
Equipment and Other Rents expense decreased $5 million driven by lower net car hire costs, as savings from improved days per load were partially offset by higher volume from automotive and other merchandise markets.
Gains on Property Dispositions decreased to $12 million from $129 million in the prior year. Second quarter 2022 included a gain of $122 million related to the sale of property rights to the Commonwealth of Virginia under a multi-phase agreement.
Employee Counts (Estimated)
Quarters Ended (a)
Six Months Ended (a)
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022 (b)
ChangeJun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022 (b)
Change
Average22,70021,3441,35622,65621,1301,526
Ending22,74321,82092322,74321,820923
(a) Employees added due to the acquisition of Pan Am are included in the employee count starting as of the June 1, 2022 acquisition date and as such are included in all periods presented.
(b) Amounts for 2022 have been adjusted for revisions to subsidiary headcount data.
Fuel Expense
Quarters Ended
Six Months Ended
(Dollars and gallons in millions, except price per gallon)Jun. 30, 2023Jun. 30, 2022Jun. 30, 2023Jun. 30, 2022
Estimated Locomotive Fuel Consumption (Gallons)
95.8 92.0 192.4 184.5 
Price per Gallon (Dollars)
$2.76 $4.08 $2.96 $3.53 
Total Locomotive Fuel Expense$264 $375 $570 $651 
Non-Locomotive Fuel Expense48 71 106 126 
Total Fuel Expense$312 $446 $676 $777 
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OPERATING STATISTICS (Estimated)
In second quarter 2023, velocity increased by 16% and dwell improved by 21% versus prior year. Carload trip plan performance increased to 84% compared to 59% in the prior year while intermodal trip plan performance increased to 96% compared to 90% in the prior year.

The FRA train accident rate of 3.25 in second quarter 2023 decreased by 16% compared to prior year. The personal injury frequency index of 0.81 decreased 24% compared to prior year. Safety is a guiding principle at CSX, and the Company remains focused on instilling safety culture, especially in new hires. CSX is committed to reducing risk and enhancing the overall safety of its employees, customers and communities in which the Company operates.

Quarters EndedSix Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023Jun. 30, 2022Improvement / (Deterioration)Jun. 30, 2023Jun. 30, 2022Improvement / (Deterioration)
Operations Performance (a)
Train Velocity (Miles per hour)
17.7 15.3 16 %18.1 15.6 16 %
Dwell (Hours)
9.3 11.8 21 %9.2 11.5 20 %
Cars Online 126,984 140,967 10 %126,640 139,724 %
On-Time Originations 78 %62 %26 %81 %63 %29 %
On-Time Arrivals 71 %50 %42 %74 %53 %40 %
Carload Trip Plan Performance 84 %59 %42 %85 %61 %39 %
Intermodal Trip Plan Performance 96 %90 %%96 %88 %%
Fuel Efficiency 1.00 0.97 (3)%1.01 0.99 (2)%
Revenue Ton-Miles (Billions)
Merchandise 32.3 32.1 %64.6 63.3 %
Coal 9.2 8.4 10 %18.4 16.0 15 %
Intermodal 7.0 7.7 (9)%13.9 15.3 (9)%
Total Revenue Ton-Miles 48.5 48.2 %96.9 94.6 %
Total Gross Ton-Miles (Billions)
95.7 95.0 %190.1 186.4 %
Safety (b)
FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index0.81 1.07 24 %0.94 0.94 — %
FRA Train Accident Rate3.25 3.87 16 %3.48 3.34 (4)%
(a) Beginning second quarter 2023, all operations performance metrics include results from the network acquired from Pan Am. The impact of including Pan Am data was insignificant.
(b) Safety metrics do not include results from the network acquired from Pan Am. These metrics will be updated to include the Pan Am network results as integration completes.

Certain operating statistics are estimated and can continue to be updated as actuals settle. The methodology for calculating train velocity, dwell, cars online and trip plan performance differs from that used by the Surface Transportation Board. The Company will continue to report these metrics to the Surface Transportation Board using the prescribed methodology.

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OPERATING STATISTICS (Estimated), continued

Key Performance Measures Definitions
Train Velocity - Average train speed between origin and destination in miles per hour (does not include locals, yard jobs, work trains or passenger trains). Train velocity measures actual train miles and times of a train movement on CSX's network.
Dwell - Average amount of time in hours between car arrival to and departure from the yard.
Cars Online - Average number of active freight rail cars on lines operated by CSX, excluding rail cars that are being repaired, in storage, those that have been sold, or private cars dwelling at a customer location more than one day.
On-Time Originations - Percent of scheduled road trains that depart the origin yard on-time or ahead of schedule.
On-Time Arrivals - Percent of scheduled road trains that arrive at the destination yard on-time to within two hours of scheduled arrival.
Carload Trip Plan Performance - Percent of measured cars destined for a customer that arrive at or ahead of the original estimated time of arrival, notification or interchange (as applicable).
Intermodal Trip Plan Performance - Percent of measured containers destined for a customer that arrive at or ahead of the original estimated time of arrival, notification or interchange (as applicable).
Fuel Efficiency - Gallons of locomotive fuel per 1,000 gross ton-miles.
Revenue Ton-Miles (RTM's) - The movement of one revenue-producing ton of freight over a distance of one mile.
Gross Ton-Miles (GTM's) - The movement of one ton of train weight over one mile. GTM's are calculated by multiplying total train weight by distance the train moved. Total train weight is comprised of the weight of the freight cars and their contents.
FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index - Number of FRA-reportable injuries per 200,000 man-hours.
FRA Train Accident Rate - Number of FRA-reportable train accidents per million train-miles.

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NON-GAAP MEASURES (Unaudited)
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). The Company also uses certain non-GAAP measures that fall within the meaning of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation G and Regulation S-K Item 10(e), which may provide users of the financial information with additional meaningful comparison to prior reported results. Non-GAAP measures do not have standardized definitions and are not defined by U.S. GAAP. Therefore, the Company’s non-GAAP measures are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The presentation of these non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or as superior to the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to corresponding GAAP measures are below.

Free Cash Flow
Management believes that free cash flow is supplemental information useful to investors as it is important in evaluating the Company’s financial performance. More specifically, free cash flow measures cash generated by the business after reinvestment. This measure represents cash available for both equity and bond investors to be used for dividends, share repurchases or principal reduction on outstanding debt. Free cash flow is calculated by using net cash from operations and adjusting for property additions and proceeds and advances from property dispositions. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, rather than a substitute for, cash provided by operating activities. The following table reconciles cash provided by operating activities (GAAP measure) to free cash flow, before dividends (non-GAAP measure).
Six Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)Jun. 30, 2023Jun. 30, 2022
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (a)
$2,483 $2,530 
Property Additions(1,015)(811)
Proceeds and Advances from Property Dispositions35 29 
Free Cash Flow (before payment of dividends)$1,503 $1,748 
(a) Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, includes the impact of $238 million in payments of retroactive wages and bonuses related to finalized labor agreements.
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Jul. 20, 2023
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 20, 2023
Entity Registrant Name CSX CORP
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code VA
Entity File Number 1-8022
Entity Tax Identification Number 62-1051971
Entity Address, Address Line One 500 Water Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two C900
Entity Address, City or Town Jacksonville
Entity Address, State or Province FL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 32202
City Area Code 904
Local Phone Number 359-3200
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Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
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Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $1 Par Value
Trading Symbol CSX
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
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