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1/31/2011

Michael Ward reviews CSX's financial performance, prospects

  • What were the primary drivers of the 4Q 2010 results?
  • Did anything about the 4Q results surprise you?
  • What are some of the primary targets for 2011 capex spending?
  • Where will the 2011 hires be spread through CSX?
  • What are some keys to achieving a high 60s operating ratio in 2011?
  • How will CSX achieve a mid-60s operating ratio by 2015?
  • Your thoughts on export coal growth?
  • What are some other traffic segments you feel good about for 2011?
  • What might be some of the soft markets in 2011?
  • Do you think the 2011 political climate will be better than past years?
 
 
 
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Michael Ward
Michael Ward
CSX Chairman,
President and CEO
On Jan. 25, shortly after CSX Corp. reported its fourth-quarter financial results, Managing Editor Jeff Stagl chatted with Michael Ward about performance drivers and financial highlights. Ward also addressed capital spending, hiring, operating ratio and traffic expectations for 2011, as well as the evolving political climate for rail.