Economy

Rail’s Reach

Whether it’s something you wear, drive, eat, turn on or even live inside, it’s likely that a CSX train was involved. With a transportation network of 21,000 miles across 23 states in the U.S. and Canada, the extent of CSX’s economic influence is significant. In fact, the freight carried by CSX trains reaches nearly two-thirds of American consumers.

Economic Efficiency

More surprising is how efficient CSX trains are. Goods moved on railways save American consumers billions of dollars each year. According to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, freight moved on trains would cost shippers an additional $70 billion on standard trucks. 

Did you know?

• Every economic sector is moved by CSX trains.
• CSX trains move enough lumber and roofing materials per year to build more than 275,000 average-size houses.
• Enough groceries to fill more than 68 million grocery carts are shipped via CSX every year.
• CSX delivers 2 billion pounds of goods that are essential to American households each day. 

Dollars and Environmental Sense

CSX’s commitment to economic growth has a lasting and positive effect on the environment as well. Rail transport uses less energy, which in turn reduces pollution and lowers greenhouse emissions.

CSX and the rail industry are continuing their commitment to job growth and innovation through the National Gateway project. Learn more

The Northwest Ohio Terminal Facility is one of the most efficient, state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly intermodal terminals in the country. Learn more 

More than just moving goods, CSX is helping move the economy forward.