Retirement Benefit Liabilities - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Non-service cost components of the net periodic pension and OPEB income	$ 11	$ 10	$ 21	$ 19

Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) Excluding Service Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income

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