CSX
- CSX Corporation
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Overview
Company Summary
CSX Corporation is a transportation company that primarily operates in the railroad industry. The company is one of the leading providers of rail-based freight transportation services in North America. CSX provides an extensive network of rail routes, covering 21,000 miles across 23 states and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
CSX offers a wide range of services to its customers, including the transportation of various commodities such as coal, chemicals, automotive products, agricultural products, metals, minerals, forest products, and intermodal containers. The company serves a diverse customer base, including energy producers, manufacturers, retailers, and agricultural businesses.
CSX's operations involve transporting freight using its rail network, which connects major markets and population centers across the United States and Canada. The company operates different types of freight trains, including unit trains, which focus on specific commodities, and manifest trains, which carry multiple types of freight.
In addition to transporting freight, CSX provides various value-added services to its customers, such as terminal and switching services, which help efficiently transfer and relocate freight between different modes of transportation. The company also provides transloading services, allowing the transfer of goods from one mode of transportation to another, and offers intermodal facilities that allow for the seamless movement of freight between trucks and trains.
CSX focuses on operating a safe and reliable transportation network, investing in modern technologies, infrastructure, and equipment to enhance efficiency and customer service. The company aims to provide cost-effective and sustainable transportation solutions while minimizing its environmental impact.