Why CSX’s Rail Traffic Rose in Week 23
In Week 23, Eastern US rail giant CSX’s (CSX) freight traffic rose slightly, by ~1% YoY (year-over-year). This year, the railroad is slowly getting back on track after weakness in 2017. In Week 23, CSX’s carload volumes grew YoY to ~69,400 units from ~68,700, less than competitor Norfolk Southern’s (NSC), which rose 2% YoY, and US railroads’ (XLI), which rose 2.8% YoY.