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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Year (a)
Summary
Compensation
Table Total
for Current PEO(1)
(b)
Compensation
Actually Paid
to Current PEO(2)
(c)
Summary
Compensation
Table Total
for Former PEO(1)
(b1)
Compensation
Actually Paid
to Former PEO(2)
(c1)
Average
Summary
Compensation
Table Total for
Non-PEO NEOs(1)
(d)
Average
Compensation
Actually Paid to Non-PEO NEOs(2)
(e)
Value of Initial Fixed $100
Investment Based On:
Net
Income(4)
(in Millions)
(h)
Economic Profit(5)
(in Millions)
(i)
Total
Shareholder
Return
(f)
Peer Group
Total
Shareholder
Return(3)
(g)
2023$14,074,235$15,733,686N/AN/A$4,114,993$4,663,286$151$150$3,715$2,658
2022$8,348,517$9,301,674$19,536,434$9,694,786$4,856,562$3,422,243$133$127$4,166$2,962
2021N/AN/A$20,006,806$32,556,244$4,076,812$6,737,795$160$134$3,781$2,472
2020N/AN/A$15,306,715$28,736,814$3,586,272$6,163,283$127$111$2,765$1,761
      
Company Selected Measure Name Economic Profit      
Named Executive Officers, Footnote This table reflects the amounts reported in the “Summary Compensation Table” for Joseph R. Hinrichs, our current PEO, and James M. Foote, our former PEO, for each of the years listed. The non-PEO NEOs for whom the average compensation is presented in this table are: (i) for fiscal 2023, Messrs. Pelkey, Boone, Fortune and Goldman; (ii) for fiscal 2022, Messrs. Pelkey, Boone, Boychuk and Fortune; (iii) for fiscal 2021, Messrs. Pelkey, Boone, Boychuk, Goldman and Wallace and Ms. Sorfleet; and (iv) for fiscal 2020, Messrs. Boone, Boychuk, Goldman and Wallace.      
PEO Total Compensation Amount $ 14,074,235      
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount $ 15,733,686      
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
(2)Compensation “actually paid” for the PEO and average compensation “actually paid” for the non-PEO NEOs in 2023 reflect the respective amounts set forth in columns (b), (b1) and (d), adjusted as follows in the table below, as determined in accordance with SEC rules. These dollar amounts do not reflect the actual amount of compensation earned by or paid to the PEO and our other NEOs during the applicable year.
Calculation for Current
PEO
Calculation for Former
PEO
Calculation for Average of
Non-PEO NEOs
Calculation of Compensation “Actually Paid”Year 2023
($)		Year 2023
($)		Year 2023
($)
Summary Compensation Table Total14,074,235 N/A4,114,993 
Less Stock Award Value Reported in Summary Compensation Table for the Covered Year(10,000,035)N/A(2,531,268)
Plus Fair Value for Awards Granted in the Covered Year11,189,926 N/A2,813,371 
Change in Fair Value of Awards from Prior Years that Vested in the Covered Year— N/A97,001 
Change in Fair Value of Outstanding Unvested Awards from Prior Years469,561 N/A238,928 
Less Fair Value of Awards Forfeited during the Covered Year— N/A— 
Plus Fair Value of Incremental Dividends of Earnings Paid on Stock Awards— N/A— 
Less Aggregate Change in Actuarial Present Value of Accumulated Benefit Under Pension Plans— N/A(132,599)
Plus Aggregate Service Cost and Prior Service Cost for Pension Plans— N/A62,860 
Compensation “Actually Paid”15,733,686 N/A4,663,286 
Fair values set forth in the table above are computed in accordance with ASC 718 as of the end of the respective fiscal year, other than fair values of awards that vest in the covered year, which are valued as of the applicable vesting date.
      
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount $ 4,114,993 $ 4,856,562 $ 4,076,812 $ 3,586,272
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount $ 4,663,286 3,422,243 6,737,795 6,163,283
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
(2)Compensation “actually paid” for the PEO and average compensation “actually paid” for the non-PEO NEOs in 2023 reflect the respective amounts set forth in columns (b), (b1) and (d), adjusted as follows in the table below, as determined in accordance with SEC rules. These dollar amounts do not reflect the actual amount of compensation earned by or paid to the PEO and our other NEOs during the applicable year.
Calculation for Current
PEO
Calculation for Former
PEO
Calculation for Average of
Non-PEO NEOs
Calculation of Compensation “Actually Paid”Year 2023
($)		Year 2023
($)		Year 2023
($)
Summary Compensation Table Total14,074,235 N/A4,114,993 
Less Stock Award Value Reported in Summary Compensation Table for the Covered Year(10,000,035)N/A(2,531,268)
Plus Fair Value for Awards Granted in the Covered Year11,189,926 N/A2,813,371 
Change in Fair Value of Awards from Prior Years that Vested in the Covered Year— N/A97,001 
Change in Fair Value of Outstanding Unvested Awards from Prior Years469,561 N/A238,928 
Less Fair Value of Awards Forfeited during the Covered Year— N/A— 
Plus Fair Value of Incremental Dividends of Earnings Paid on Stock Awards— N/A— 
Less Aggregate Change in Actuarial Present Value of Accumulated Benefit Under Pension Plans— N/A(132,599)
Plus Aggregate Service Cost and Prior Service Cost for Pension Plans— N/A62,860 
Compensation “Actually Paid”15,733,686 N/A4,663,286 
Fair values set forth in the table above are computed in accordance with ASC 718 as of the end of the respective fiscal year, other than fair values of awards that vest in the covered year, which are valued as of the applicable vesting date.
      
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
The following chart sets forth the relationship between “Compensation Actually Paid” to our PEO, the average of “Compensation Actually Paid” to our other NEOs, the Company’s cumulative TSR and the peer group’s cumulative TSR over the three-year period from 2020 through 2023. The peer group TSR is based on the S&P 500 Industrials Index.
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Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
The following chart sets forth the relationship between “Compensation Actually Paid” to our PEO, the average of “Compensation Actually Paid” to our other NEOs and our net income during fiscal years 2020 through 2023.
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Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
The following chart sets forth the relationship between “Compensation Actually Paid” to our PEO, the average of “Compensation Actually Paid” to our other NEOs and Economic Profit (CSX Cash Earnings or CCE) during fiscal years 2020 through 2023.
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Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
The following chart sets forth the relationship between “Compensation Actually Paid” to our PEO, the average of “Compensation Actually Paid” to our other NEOs, the Company’s cumulative TSR and the peer group’s cumulative TSR over the three-year period from 2020 through 2023. The peer group TSR is based on the S&P 500 Industrials Index.
03_423607-1_barchart_tsr.jpg
      
Tabular List, Table
Most Important Performance MeasuresImportance to the Company
Average Annual Operating
Income Growth Rate Percentage
nMeasures the average increase in operating income for each year of the LTIP cycle
nAligns with the Company’s objective of profitable growth
Economic Profit (CSX Cash Earnings or CCE)
nMeasures the Company’s ability to grow operating income while remaining focused on cost control and asset utilization
nEncourages investments in growth projects that earn more than an expected rate of return
Relative Total Shareholder Return (Relative TSR)
nDesigned to appropriately align NEO payouts with share price performance relative to a transportation-related peer group
Operating Income
nUsed to gauge the general health of the Company and to quantify operating profit margin
nAligns with the Company’s objective of profitable growth
Operating Ratio
nKey indicator of the Company’s efficiency
nEncourages the Company to deliver results that grow the business while optimizing assets
Initiative-based
Revenue Growth
nMeasures the Company’s ability to gain additional business on the CSX network through growth with new and existing customers
nDirectly supports profitable growth by driving operating income
Safety
nReinforces the critical importance on ensuring employees’ personal safety and the safety of fellow railroaders and upholding our commitment to protect customers’ freight and the communities in which we operate
Trip Plan Compliance (supplemental)
nEnsures the Company successfully executes the service plan for customers’ shipments based on our commitments
nFocuses on reliable and accurate service for customers
Fuel Efficiency (supplemental)
nIndicates the Company’s fuel productivity over the distance traveled
nSupports environmental stewardship by reducing carbon emissions
      
Total Shareholder Return Amount $ 151 133 160 127
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount 150 127 134 111
Net Income (Loss) $ 3,715,000,000 $ 4,166,000,000 $ 3,781,000,000 $ 2,765,000,000
Company Selected Measure Amount 2,658,000,000 2,962,000,000 2,472,000,000 1,761,000,000
PEO Name Joseph R. Hinrichs      
Additional 402(v) Disclosure Peer Group Total Shareholder Return is based on the S&P 500 Industrials Index, which is a peer group disclosed in the CD&A section of this Proxy Statement used by CSX to help determine executive pay.Reflects “Net Income” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income included in the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for each of the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020.      
Measure:: 1        
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Name Economic Profit (CSX Cash Earnings or CCE)      
Non-GAAP Measure Description We determined Economic Profit (CSX Cash Earnings or CCE) to be the “most important” financial performance measure used to link performance to “Compensation Actually Paid” to our PEO and other NEOs in fiscal 2023, in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K. Economic Profit is a non-GAAP financial measure designed to measure whether returns on new investments exceed an expected rate of return and to encourage investments in profitable growth projects. As we previously explained, Economic Profit is calculated as gross cash earnings minus the capital charge on gross operating assets.      
Measure:: 2        
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Name Average Annual OperatingIncome Growth Rate Percentage      
Measure:: 3        
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Name Relative Total Shareholder Return (Relative TSR)      
Measure:: 4        
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Name Operating Income      
Measure:: 5        
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Name Operating Ratio      
Measure:: 6        
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Name Initiative-basedRevenue Growth      
Measure:: 7        
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Name Safety      
Measure:: 8        
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Name Trip Plan Compliance (supplemental)      
Measure:: 9        
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Name Fuel Efficiency (supplemental)      
Joseph R. Hinrichs [Member]        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
PEO Total Compensation Amount $ 14,074,235 $ 8,348,517    
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount 15,733,686 9,301,674    
James M. foote [Member]        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
PEO Total Compensation Amount   19,536,434 $ 20,006,806 $ 15,306,715
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount   $ 9,694,786 $ 32,556,244 $ 28,736,814
PEO | Adjustment, Exclusion of Equity Awards [Member]        
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Adjustment to Compensation, Amount (10,000,035)      
PEO | Adjustment, Inclusion of Equity Awards [Member]        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 11,189,926      
PEO | Change in Fair Value for Vested Awards Granted in Prior Years [Member]        
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Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 0      
PEO | Change in Fair Value for Unvested and Outstanding Awards Granted in Prior Years [Member]        
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Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 469,561      
PEO | Adjustment, Exclusion of Awards Forfeited During Year [Member]        
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Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 0      
PEO | Dividends Paid on Unvested Equity Awards During Year [Member]        
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Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 0      
PEO | Aggregate Change in Actuarial Present Value of Pension Benefits [Member]        
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Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 0      
PEO | Addition of Aggregate Service Cost and Prior Service Cost for Pension Plans [Member]        
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Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 0      
Non-PEO NEO | Adjustment, Exclusion of Equity Awards [Member]        
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Adjustment to Compensation, Amount (2,531,268)      
Non-PEO NEO | Adjustment, Inclusion of Equity Awards [Member]        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 2,813,371      
Non-PEO NEO | Change in Fair Value for Vested Awards Granted in Prior Years [Member]        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 97,001      
Non-PEO NEO | Change in Fair Value for Unvested and Outstanding Awards Granted in Prior Years [Member]        
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Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 238,928      
Non-PEO NEO | Adjustment, Exclusion of Awards Forfeited During Year [Member]        
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Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 0      
Non-PEO NEO | Dividends Paid on Unvested Equity Awards During Year [Member]        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 0      
Non-PEO NEO | Aggregate Change in Actuarial Present Value of Pension Benefits [Member]        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount (132,599)      
Non-PEO NEO | Addition of Aggregate Service Cost and Prior Service Cost for Pension Plans [Member]        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount $ 62,860