Carbon Calculator

Take the Clean Air Challenge

At CSX, we are committed to moving what matters in ways that matter. We're doing our part to protect the environment and helping Americans live better, more productive lives. Every day that a CSX locomotive hauls freight is a day that CSX helps keep our air cleaner. Trains can move a ton of freight approximately 468 miles on a single gallon of fuel. Efficient use of fuel means fewer greenhouse gases or carbon emissions for our nation.

We invite you to use the tool below to calculate the difference you make by choosing rail. Everyone has a role in protecting the environment; let us help you with yours.

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	The field "Total Distance" cannot be left blank.
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	* What is the one-way distance of the move:	Miles					Don't know the distance? Look it up here
	The field "Total Weight" cannot be left blank.
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	* What is the total weight of your freight:	Tons
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	Freight weight per truck:	Tons	Default weight is 18 tons.
	The field "Freight Weight per Rail Car" contains invalid characters.
	Freight weight per rail car:	Tons	Default weight is 90 tons.
	Ton weight is U.S. measure: 1 ton = 2,000 lbs.

E-mail us at CleanAir@csx.com or call 1-888-606-8581 to ship by rail and make a difference today.

This carbon calculator was developed by CSX and is provided for estimating purposes only. Actual emissions savings may vary based on routing and other factors. Learn more about our calculation methodology.

Arthur D. Little has assessed and validated our carbon calculation methodology.  Read the validation statement.