EX-99.2 3 qfr-q42009.htm Q42009 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT qfr-q42009.htm
Exhibit 99.2
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

 
CSX Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Earnings

Highlights:

§  
Fourth quarter EPS from continuing operations of 77 cents
§  
Continued strong safety, service and productivity
§  
Full-year operating ratio of 74.7 percent

Jacksonville, Fla. – January 19, 2010CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) today announced fourth quarter earnings from continuing operations of $305 million, or 77 cents a share, versus $361 million, or 92 cents a share, in the same period last year.

Fourth quarter revenue of $2.3 billion was 13 percent down from the prior year. This was driven by a 7 percent overall decline in volume as growth in the intermodal and automotive sectors was more than offset by declines in coal and merchandise. In addition, lower fuel prices led to decreased fuel surcharge recovery. Despite these factors, core pricing remained strong, reflecting high service levels and the overall value of freight rail transportation.

Total operating expense for the quarter was $1.7 billion, down 12 percent from the prior year.  These savings, driven primarily by strong safety, service and productivity, contributed to operating income of $583 million for the quarter.

“The economy continued to show modest, sequential improvement in the quarter,” said Michael J. Ward, chairman, president and chief executive officer.  “CSX worked aggressively on gaining operating leverage and further strengthening the fundamentals of our business for the future.”

CSX also announced full year 2009 earnings from continuing operations of $1.14 billion, or $2.87 a share, versus $1.5 billion, or $3.66 a share, for 2008.

The company continued to improve its network efficiency and safety in 2009, while reducing full-year operating costs by 20 percent compared to 2008. As a result, CSX posted a record annual operating ratio of 74.7 percent.

“In 2009, CSX put forth a decisive and effective response to the challenging economy while simultaneously building for the future,” said Ward.  “Our performance is a clear demonstration of the resolve of our organization and the talents of our people.”


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CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is a leading transportation company providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services. The company’s transportation network spans approximately 21,000 miles with service to 23 eastern states and the District of Columbia, and connects to more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports.

This earnings announcement, as well as a package of detailed financial information, is contained in the CSX Quarterly Financial Report available on the company’s website at http://investors.csx.com in the Investors section and on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

CSX executives will conduct a quarterly earnings conference call with the investment community on January 20, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Investors, media and the public may listen to the conference call by dialing 888-327-6279 (888-EARN-CSX) and asking for the CSX earnings call. (Callers outside the U.S., dial 773-756-0199). Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call. In conjunction with the call, a live webcast will be accessible and presentation materials will be posted on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, an internet replay of the presentation will be archived on the company website.

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Forward-looking statements

This information and other statements by the company may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act with respect to, among other items: projections and estimates of earnings, revenues, cost-savings, expenses, or other financial items; statements of management’s plans, strategies and objectives for future operation, and management’s expectations as to future performance and operations and the time by which objectives will be achieved; statements concerning proposed new products and services; and statements regarding future economic, industry or market conditions or performance. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “preliminary” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. If the company does update any forward-looking statement, no inference should be drawn that the company will make additional updates with respect to that statement or any other forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual performance or results could differ materially from that anticipated by any forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements include, among others; (i) the company’s success in implementing its financial and operational initiatives; (ii) changes in domestic or international economic or business conditions, including those affecting the rail industry (such as the impact of industry competition, conditions, performance and consolidation); (iii) legislative or regulatory changes; (iv) the inherent business risks associated with safety and security; (v) the outcome of claims and litigation involving or affecting the company; and (vi) natural events such as severe weather conditions or pandemic health crises.

Other important assumptions and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are specified in the company’s SEC reports, accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and the company’s website at www.csx.com.



 
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
                       
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
       
 
Quarters Ended
 
Years Ended
 
Dec. 25,
Dec. 26,
       
Dec. 25,
Dec. 26,
     
 
2009
2008
$ Change
% Change
   
2009
2008
$ Change
% Change
 
Revenue
 $2,320
 $2,674
 $(354)
 (13)
 %
 
 $9,041
 $11,255
 $(2,214)
 (20)
 %
Expense
                     
Labor and Fringe
 660
 723
 63
 9
   
 2,629
 2,955
 326
 11
 
Materials, Supplies and Other
 442
547
 105
 19
   
 1,715
 2,133
 418
 20
 
Fuel
 250
331
 81
 24
   
 849
 1,817
 968
 53
 
Depreciation
 227
228
 1
 -
   
 908
 904
 (4)
 -
 
Equipment and Other Rents
 88
96
 8
 8
   
 391
 425
 34
 8
 
Inland Transportation
 70
 57
 (13)
 (23)
   
 264
 253
 (11)
 (4)
 
Total Expense
 1,737
 1,982
 245
 12
   
 6,756
 8,487
 1,731
 20
 
                       
Operating Income
 583
 692
 (109)
 (16)
   
 2,285
 2,768
 (483)
 (17)
 
                       
Interest Expense
 (138)
 (136)
 (2)
 (1)
   
 (558)
 (519)
 (39)
 (8)
 
Other Income - Net
 15
 6
 9
 150
   
 34
 100
 (66)
 (66)
 
Earnings From Continuing Operations
                     
Before Income Taxes
 460
 562
 (102)
 (18)
   
 1,761
 2,349
 (588)
 (25)
 
                       
Income Tax Expense (a)
 (155)
 (201)
 46
 23
   
 (624)
 (854)
 230
 27
 
Earnings from Continuing Operations
 305
 361
 (56)
 (16)
   
 1,137
 1,495
 (358)
 (24)
 
                       
Discontinued Operations (b)
 -
 (114)
 114
 100
   
 15
 (130)
 145
 112
 
Net Earnings
 $305
 $247
 $58
 23
%
 
 $1,152
 $1,365
 $(213)
 (16)
%
                       
Per Common Share
                     
Net Earnings Per Share, Assuming Dilution
                     
Continuing Operations
 $0.77
 $0.92
 $(0.15)
(16)
%
 
 $2.87
 $3.66
 $(0.79)
(22)
%
Discontinued Operations (b)
 -
 (0.29)
 0.29
100
   
 0.04
 (0.32)
 0.36
113
 
Net Earnings
 $0.77
 $0.63
 $0.14
22
%
 
 $2.91
 $3.34
 $(0.43)
(13)
%
                       
Average Shares Outstanding,
                     
Assuming Dilution (Thousands)
 396,939
 395,675
       
 395,686
 408,620
     
                       
Cash Dividends Paid Per Common Share
 $0.22
 $0.22
       
 $0.88
 $0.77
     

(a)  
In fourth quarter 2009, CSX recognized a tax benefit of $15 million, primarily related to a change in the apportionment of state taxes.

(b)  
In second quarter 2009, CSX sold the stock of a subsidiary that indirectly owned Greenbrier Hotel Corporation, owner of The Greenbrier resort. Previously, all amounts associated with the operations of The Greenbrier were included in other income – net.  Because of the sale, The Greenbrier’s results of operations are reported as discontinued operations in the Company’s consolidated income statements and all prior periods have been reclassified.


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CSX Corporation
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Millions)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Dec. 25,
Dec. 26,
 
2009
2008
ASSETS
     
Current Assets
   
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 $1,029
 $669
Short-term Investments
 61
 76
Accounts Receivable - Net
 995
 1,107
Materials and Supplies
 203
 217
Deferred Income Taxes
 158
 203
Other Current Assets
 124
 119
Total Current Assets
 2,570
 2,391
     
Properties
 31,081
 30,208
Accumulated Depreciation
 (7,868)
 (7,520)
Properties - Net
 23,213
 22,688
     
Investment in Conrail
 650
 609
Affiliates and Other Companies
 438
 406
Other Long-term Assets
 165
 194
Total Assets
 $27,036
 $26,288
     
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
     
Current Liabilities
   
Accounts Payable
 $967
 $973
Labor and Fringe Benefits Payable
 383
 465
Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves
 190
 236
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt
 113
 319
Income and Other Taxes Payable
 112
 125
Other Current Liabilities
 100
 286
Total Current Liabilities
 1,865
 2,404
     
Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves
 547
 643
Long-term Debt
 7,895
 7,512
Deferred Income Taxes
 6,585
 6,235
Other Long-term Liabilities
 1,284
 1,426
 Total Liabilities
 18,176
 18,220
     
Common Stock, $1 Par Value
 393
 391
Other Capital
 80
 -
Retained Earnings
 9,182
 8,398
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 (809)
 (741)
Noncontrolling Minority Interest
 14
 20
Total Shareholders' Equity
 8,860
 8,068
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 $27,036
 $26,288


 
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CSX Corporation
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions)
     
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Years Ended
 
Dec. 25,
Dec. 26,
 
2009
2008
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
   
Net Earnings
 $1,152
 $1,365
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided
   
by Operating Activities:
   
Depreciation
 908
 918
Deferred Income Taxes
 436
 435
Non-cash Discontinued Operations
 -
 166
Contributions to Qualified Pension Plans
 (250)
 (102)
Other Operating Activities
 (182)
 65
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
   
Accounts Receivable
 92
 74
Other Current Assets
 28
 37
Accounts Payable
 (4)
 (3)
Income and Other Taxes Payable
 (9)
 (46)
Other Current Liabilities
 (111)
 5
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
 2,060
 2,914
     
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
   
Property Additions (a)
 (1,447)
 (1,740)
Purchases of Short-term Investments
 -
 (25)
Proceeds from Sales of Short-term Investments
 -
 280
Other Investing Activities
 54
 36
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
 (1,393)
 (1,449)
     
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
   
Long-term Debt Issued
 500
 1,351
Long-term Debt Repaid
 (323)
 (642)
Dividends Paid
 (345)
 (308)
Stock Options Exercised
 34
 83
Shares Repurchased
 -
 (1,570)
Other Financing Activities (a)
 (173)
 (78)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
 (307)
 (1,164)
     
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
 360
 301
     
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
 669
 368
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
 $1,029
 $669
 
(a) Property additions, which are classified as investing activities on the consolidated cash flow statements, consisted of $1.4 billion and $1.7 billion for years ended 2009 and 2008, respectively.  In addition, capital expenditures for 2009 include purchases of new assets using seller financing, approximately $160 million, which are included in other financing activities on the consolidated cash flow statements.  There were $54 million in purchases of new assets under seller financing agreements during 2008.

 
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CSX Corporation

OTHER INCOME – NET (Unaudited)

The Company derives income from items that are not considered operating activities.  Income from these items is reported net of related expense.  Miscellaneous income (expense) includes equity earnings or losses, investment gains and losses, and other non-operating activities, which can be income or expense.  Other income – net consisted of the following:


 
Quarters Ended
 
Years Ended
 
Dec. 25,
Dec. 26,
   
Dec. 25,
Dec. 26,
 
(Dollars in Millions)
2009
2008
$ Change
 
2009
2008
$ Change
Interest Income
 $2
 $6
 $(4)
 
 $11
 $37
 $(26)
Income from Real Estate Operations
 13
 3
 10
 
 31
 39
 (8)
Miscellaneous Income (Expense) (a)
 -
 (3)
 3
 
 (8)
 24
 (32)
Total Other Income - Net
 $15
 $6
 $9
 
 $34
 $100
 $(66)

(a)  
In 2008, CSX recorded additional income of $30 million for an adjustment to correct equity earnings from a non-consolidated subsidiary.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)
                   
Quarters Ended December 25, 2009 and December 26, 2008
                   
       
CSX
     
 
Rail (a)
Intermodal
Consolidated
     
 
2009
2008
2009
2008
2009
2008
$ Change
% Change
Revenue
 $1,980
 $2,340
 $340
 $334
 $2,320
 $2,674
 $(354)
 (13)
%
Expense
                 
Labor and Fringe
 644
 704
 16
 19
 660
 723
 63
 9
 
Materials, Supplies and Other
 393
 494
 49
 53
 442
 547
 105
 19
 
Fuel
 248
 329
 2
 2
 250
 331
 81
 24
 
Depreciation
 221
 221
 6
 7
 227
 228
 1
 -
 
Equipment and Other Rents
 61
 69
 27
 27
 88
 96
 8
 8
 
Inland Transportation
 (107)
 (113)
 177
 170
 70
 57
 (13)
 (23)
 
Total Expense
 1,460
 1,704
 277
 278
 1,737
 1,982
 245
 12
 
Operating Income
 $520
 $636
 $63
 $56
 $583
 $692
 $(109)
 (16)
%
                   
Operating Ratio
73.7%
72.8%
81.5%
83.2%
74.9%
74.1%
     
                   
                   
Years Ended December 25, 2009 and December 26, 2008
                   
       
CSX
     
 
Rail (a)
Intermodal
Consolidated
     
 
2009
2008
2009
2008
2009
2008
$ Change
% Change
Revenue
 $7,837
 $9,789
 $1,204
 $1,466
 $9,041
 $11,255
 $(2,214)
 (20)
%
Expense
                 
Labor and Fringe
 2,561
 2,879
 68
 76
 2,629
 2,955
 326
 11
 
Materials, Supplies and Other
 1,530
 1,933
 185
 200
 1,715
 2,133
 418
 20
 
Fuel
 845
 1,810
 4
 7
 849
 1,817
 968
 53
 
Depreciation
 883
 879
 25
 25
 908
 904
 (4)
 -
 
Equipment and Other Rents
 289
 317
 102
 108
 391
 425
 34
 8
 
Inland Transportation
 (394)
 (507)
 658
 760
 264
 253
 (11)
 (4)
 
Total Expense
 5,714
 7,311
 1,042
 1,176
 6,756
 8,487
 1,731
 20
 
Operating Income
 $2,123
 $2,478
 $162
 $290
 $2,285
 $2,768
 $(483)
 (17)
%
                   
Operating Ratio
72.9%
74.7%
86.5%
80.2%
74.7%
75.4%
     

(a)  
  In addition to CSX Transportation, Inc., the Rail segment includes non-railroad subsidiaries such as Total Distribution Services, Inc., Transflo Terminal Services, Inc., CSX Technology, Inc. and other subsidiaries.

 
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CSX Corporation
VOLUME AND REVENUE (Unaudited)
Volume (Thousands of Units); Revenue (Dollars in Millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars)
                             
Quarters Ended December 25, 2009 and December 26, 2008
                             
 
Volume
 
Revenue
 
Revenue Per Unit
 
2009
2008
% Change
 
2009
2008
% Change
 
2009
2008
% Change
Chemicals
 104
 108
 (4)
%
 
 $319
 $326
 (2)
 %
 
 $3,067
 $3,019
 2
%
Emerging Markets
 99
 113
 (12)
   
 145
 169
 (14)
   
 1,465
 1,496
 (2)
 
Forest Products
 62
 77
 (19)
   
 134
 180
 (26)
   
 2,161
 2,338
 (8)
 
Agricultural Products
 112
 109
 3
   
 255
 271
 (6)
   
 2,277
 2,486
 (8)
 
Metals
 52
 57
 (9)
   
 104
 129
 (19)
   
 2,000
 2,263
 (12)
 
Phosphates and Fertilizers
 78
 66
 18
   
 98
 86
 14
   
 1,256
 1,303
 (4)
 
Food and Consumer
 24
 27
 (11)
   
 57
 73
 (22)
   
 2,375
 2,704
 (12)
 
Total Merchandise
 531
 557
 (5)
   
 1,112
 1,234
 (10)
   
 2,094
 2,215
 (5)
 
                             
Coal
 346
 449
 (23)
   
 610
 811
 (25)
   
 1,763
 1,806
 (2)
 
Coke and Iron Ore
 19
 22
 (14)
   
 31
 38
 (18)
   
 1,632
 1,727
 (6)
 
Total Coal
 365
 471
 (23)
   
 641
 849
 (24)
   
 1,756
 1,803
 (3)
 
                             
Automotive
 78
 76
 3
   
 176
 182
 (3)
   
 2,256
 2,395
 (6)
 
                             
Other
 -
 -
 -
   
 51
 75
 (32)
   
 -
 -
 -
 
Total Rail
 974
 1,104
 (12)
   
 1,980
 2,340
 (15)
   
 2,033
 2,120
 (4)
 
                             
International
 210
 227
 (7)
   
 97
 112
 (13)
   
 462
 493
 (6)
 
Domestic
 314
 272
 15
   
 236
 212
 11
   
 752
 779
 (3)
 
Other
 -
 -
 -
   
 7
 10
 (30)
   
 -
 -
 -
 
Total Intermodal
 524
 499
 5
   
 340
 334
 2
   
 649
 669
 (3)
 
                             
Total
 1,498
 1,603
 (7)
%
 
 $2,320
 $2,674
 (13)
 %
 
 $1,549
 $1,668
 (7)
 %
                             
Years Ended December 25, 2009 and December 26, 2008
                             
 
Volume
 
Revenue
 
Revenue Per Unit
 
2009
2008
% Change
 
2009
2008
% Change
 
2009
2008
% Change
Chemicals
 424
 493
 (14)
%
 
 $1,267
 $1,454
 (13)
 %
 
 $2,988
 $2,949
 1
%
Emerging Markets
 405
 487
 (17)
   
 585
 714
 (18)
   
 1,444
 1,466
 (2)
 
Forest Products
 258
 344
 (25)
   
 547
 793
 (31)
   
 2,120
 2,305
 (8)
 
Agricultural Products
 428
 432
 (1)
   
 960
 1,010
 (5)
   
 2,243
 2,338
 (4)
 
Metals
 200
 337
 (41)
   
 399
 752
 (47)
   
 1,995
 2,231
 (11)
 
Phosphates and Fertilizers
 289
 334
 (13)
   
 373
 461
 (19)
   
 1,291
 1,380
 (6)
 
Food and Consumer
 100
 109
 (8)
   
 233
 281
 (17)
   
 2,330
 2,578
 (10)
 
Total Merchandise
 2,104
 2,536
 (17)
   
 4,364
 5,465
 (20)
   
 2,074
 2,155
 (4)
 
                             
Coal
 1,487
 1,779
 (16)
   
 2,615
 3,110
 (16)
   
 1,759
 1,748
 1
 
Coke and Iron Ore
 66
 100
 (34)
   
 112
 175
 (36)
   
 1,697
 1,750
 (3)
 
Total Coal
 1,553
 1,879
 (17)
   
 2,727
 3,285
 (17)
   
 1,756
 1,748
 -
 
                             
Automotive
 234
 343
 (32)
   
 511
 784
 (35)
   
 2,184
 2,286
 (4)
 
                             
Other
 -
 -
 -
   
 235
 255
 (8)
   
 -
 -
 -
 
Total Rail
 3,891
 4,758
 (18)
   
 7,837
 9,789
 (20)
   
 2,014
 2,057
 (2)
 
                             
International
 780
 1,000
 (22)
   
 353
 509
 (31)
   
 453
 509
 (11)
 
Domestic
 1,122
 1,069
 5
   
 831
 927
 (10)
   
 741
 867
 (15)
 
Other
 -
 -
 -
   
 20
 30
 (33)
   
 -
 -
 -
 
Total Intermodal
 1,902
 2,069
 (8)
   
 1,204
 1,466
 (18)
   
 633
 709
 (11)
 
                             
Total
 5,793
 6,827
 (15)
%
 
 $9,041
 $11,255
 (20)
 %
 
 $1,561
 $1,649
 (5)
 %

Certain data within Merchandise categories have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

 
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CSX Corporation

REVENUE

CSX experienced another quarter of volume and revenue decline caused by the weak economy.   The greatest volume declines occurred in coal, construction and consumer-related markets.  However, the overall rate of year-over-year volume decline continued to moderate with the slight improvement in the economy.  Lower fuel recovery associated with the sharp decline in fuel prices more than offset the Company’s ongoing yield management initiatives.
 
 
Rail

Merchandise

The merchandise business is the most diverse market and includes aggregates, metal, phosphate, fertilizer, food, consumer, agricultural, paper and chemical products.  Continued weakness in the construction and consumer goods markets has significantly reduced demand for most merchandise markets.  Additional information on other drivers is provided below.

Agricultural Products - Volume was up slightly with continuing growth in ethanol and exports mostly offset by lower poultry production which negatively impacted the feed grain and ingredient markets.

Phosphates and Fertilizers – Volume was up due to strong demand for both export and domestic phosphate shipments as low inventories are replenished.

Coal

Volume declines were driven by lower demand from electric utilities and a weaker export market.  Domestic coal demand for generating electricity was down due to natural gas substitution and lower industrial production, resulting in continued high stockpile levels.  As a result, utility coal demand is expected to remain weak well into 2010.  The export market decline was a result of both lower steel production in Europe reducing the need for metallurgical coal (coal used to produce steel) and less expensive alternative global sources for European utilities.

Automotive

Volume increased due to a slight improvement in auto sales and the need for manufacturers to replenish inventories depleted by the Cash for Clunkers program.  Revenue per unit was negatively impacted by lower fuel recovery associated with the sharp decline in fuel prices.

Intermodal

International – Volume continues to be down due to both weak imports and exports, however weakness in global trade is beginning to ease. Volume improved sequentially due to new service offerings and a slight fall peak in shipping in advance of the holiday season. Revenue-per-unit was lower due to decreased fuel recovery, partially offset by contract price increases.

Domestic – Volume increased as continued truckload conversions, expanded service offerings and a slight fall peak in shipping in advance of the holiday season offset the decline in other market segments.  Revenue-per-unit was lower due to decreased fuel recovery and a continued competitive truck pricing environment.

 
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CSX Corporation

 
EXPENSE

Expenses decreased $245 million from last year’s quarter.  Significant variances are described below.

Labor and Fringe expense decreased $63 million.  This decrease was primarily driven by labor expense reductions, such as employee furloughs (temporary layoffs) and reduced crew overtime.  These decreases were partially offset by inflation and other items.

Materials, Supplies and Other expense decreased $105 million.  This decrease was driven by the current year decline in volume-related expenses and a decrease in a number of occupational injury claims, which primarily drove a net favorable adjustment to casualty reserves.  Casualty reserves are reviewed by management and an independent expert during the second and fourth quarter of each year.  Also, bad debt expense decreased due to improved collection and a stabilizing economic environment.  Various other costs also decreased, such as ongoing benefits from the casualty reserve adjustments and other items from last year that were not repeated in this quarter.

Fuel expense decreased $81 million primarily due to lower volume, lower prices, and increased efficiency in locomotive fuel use.

Depreciation expense decreased $1 million due to lower depreciation rates resulting from a periodic review of asset useful lives partially offset by a larger asset base related to higher capital spending.

Equipment and Other Rents expense decreased $8 million primarily due to cost savings associated with improved asset utilization and lower volume.

Inland Transportation expense increased $13 million primarily due to higher foreign linehaul traffic.




EMPLOYEE COUNTS (Estimated) (a)
                   
       
2009
     
2008
 
 
Oct
Nov
Dec
Q4
Oct
Nov
Dec
Q4
Average
 
2009
2009
2009
Average
2008
2008
2008
Average
Change
Rail
 28,094
 27,912
 27,828
 27,945
 31,857
 31,924
 31,598
 31,793
 (3,848)
Intermodal
 891
 878
 895
 888
 954
 957
 978
 963
 (75)
Technology, Corporate, and Other
 582
 585
 585
 584
 604
 608
 609
 607
 (23)
Total
 29,567
 29,375
 29,308
 29,417
 33,415
 33,489
 33,185
 33,363
 (3,946)

(a)  
 Employee counts above do not include The Greenbrier employees in any period as the resort was sold in the second quarter of 2009.




FUEL STATISTICS
               
 
Quarters Ended
 
Years Ended
 
Dec. 25,
Dec. 26,
   
Dec. 25,
Dec. 26,
 
 
2009
2008
Change
 
2009
2008
Change
Estimated Locomotive Fuel Consumption (Millions of gallons)
 112.2
 133.0
 20.8
 
 445.7
 544.8
 99.1
Price Per Gallon (Dollars)
 $2.03
 $2.22
 $0.19
 
 $1.71
 $3.06
 $1.35
Total Locomotive Fuel Expense (Dollars in millions)
 $228
 $295
 $67
 
 $762
 $1,667
 $905
Total Non-Locomotive Fuel Expense (Dollars in millions)
 22
 36
 14
 
 87
 150
 63
Total Fuel Expense (Dollars in millions)
 $250
 $331
 $81
 
 $849
 $1,817
 $968

 
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RAIL OPERATING STATISTICS (Estimated)
                   
 
Quarters Ended
 
Years Ended
 
Dec. 25,
Dec. 26,
Improvement
 
Dec. 25,
Dec. 26,
Improvement
Coal (Millions of Tons)
2009
2008
(Decline) %
 
2009
2008
(Decline) %
Domestic
                 
Utility
 28.8
 38.4
 (25)
%
 
 129.8
 148.8
 (13)
%
Other
 3.9
 4.1
 (5)
   
 13.5
 17.0
 (21)
 
Total Domestic
 32.7
 42.5
 (23)
   
 143.3
 165.8
 (14)
 
Export
 6.1
 7.1
 (14)
   
 22.5
 30.0
 (25)
 
Total Coal
 38.8
 49.6
 (22)
   
 165.8
 195.8
 (15)
 
Coke and Iron Ore
 1.7
 1.9
 (11)
   
 5.8
 8.3
 (30)
 
Total Coal, Coke and Iron Ore
 40.5
 51.5
 (21)
 %
 
 171.6
 204.1
 (16)
 %
                   
Revenue Ton-Miles (Billions)
                 
Merchandise
 28.4
 29.5
 (4)
 %
 
 112.9
 131.9
 (14)
 %
Coal
 17.1
 22.6
 (24)
   
 75.3
 89.5
 (16)
 
Automotive
 1.4
 1.3
 8
   
 4.2
 5.9
 (29)
 
Intermodal
 4.7
 4.5
 4
   
 17.3
 18.8
 (8)
 
Total
 51.6
 57.9
 (11)
 %
 
 209.7
 246.1
 (15)
 %
                   
Gross Ton-Miles (Billions)
                 
Total Gross Ton-Miles
 95.0
 106.5
 (11)
 %
 
 381.0
 449.6
 (15)
 %
(Excludes locomotive gross ton-miles)
                 
                   
Safety and Service Measurements
                 
FRA Personal Injuries Frequency Index
 0.99
 1.19
 17
 %
 
 1.19
 1.22
 2
 %
Number of FRA-reportable injuries per 200,000 man-hours
                 
FRA Train Accident Rate
 2.65
 2.78
 5
 %
 
 2.77
 2.92
 5
 %
Number of FRA-reportable train accidents per million train miles
               
                   
On-Time Train Originations
79%
85%
 (7)
 %
 
81%
79%
 3
 %
On-Time Destination Arrivals
79%
77%
 3
 %
 
80%
70%
 14
 %
                   
Dwell (Hours)
 24.3
 23.2
 (5)
 %
 
 24.1
 23.3
 (3)
 %
Cars-On-Line
 211,975
 222,195
 5
 %
 
 216,013
 223,577
 3
 %
                   
Train Velocity (Miles per hour)
 22.0
 21.2
 4
 %
 
 21.8
 20.5
 6
 %
                   
Resources
   
Decrease %
       
Route Miles
 21,190
 21,205
 -
 %
         
Locomotives (Owned and long-term leased)
 4,071
 4,143
 (2)
 %
         
Freight Cars (Owned and long-term leased)
 84,282
 91,350
 (8)
%
         


 
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