Grain Carloads Originated by Class I Railroads (2013)

Source: Association of American Railroads

Class I Railroad – a railroad with an operating revenue exceeding $398.7 million. Seven Class I railroads operate in the United States: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, CSX Transportation, Kansas City Southern Railway, Norfolk Southern Railway, and Union Pacific Railroad. Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway are also considered Class I due to their significant trackage in the United States.

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