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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency
The following table summarizes the activity in the Company’s accrued obligations for personal injury claims (in millions):
 
 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Beginning balance
 
$
308

 
$
307

 
$
367

Accruals / changes in estimates
 
80

 
76

 
(1
)
Payments
 
(113
)
 
(75
)
 
(59
)
      Ending balance
 
$
275

 
$
308

 
$
307

Current portion of ending balance
 
$
75

 
$
80

 
$
85

Accrued Obligations for Environmental Matters
The following table summarizes the activity in the Company’s accrued obligations for environmental matters (in millions):
 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Beginning balance
 
$
298

 
$
317

 
$
342

Accruals / changes in estimates
 
5

 

 
5

Payments
 
(21
)
 
(19
)
 
(30
)
      Ending balance
 
$
282

 
$
298

 
$
317

Current portion of ending balance
 
$
40

 
$
40

 
$
40