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Exhibit 99.2




CSX Announces Record Second Quarter Results


Year-Over-Year Highlights

Operating income improves 21 percent to $926 million
Operating ratio improves 190 basis points to 69.3 percent
Earnings per share increase 28 percent to $0.46


JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 19, 2011 - CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) today announced second quarter net earnings of $506 million, or $0.46 per share, versus $414 million, or $0.36 per share, in the same period last year. This represents a 28 percent year-over-year improvement in earnings per share.

“As our markets continue to expand, CSX is delivering outstanding results for shareholders,” said Michael J. Ward, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “At the same time, we are taking a number of actions to position the operations for greater customer demand, now and over the long-term.”

Revenue in the quarter improved 13 percent from the prior year to $3.0 billion, with increases across all major markets - merchandise, intermodal and coal. Overall revenues were driven by volume growth, pricing that reflects the value of freight rail transportation, and recoveries that offset higher fuel prices.

The higher revenue, coupled with the company's focus on profitable growth, drove a 21 percent increase in operating income to a record $926 million, and an operating ratio of 69.3 percent, a 190 basis point improvement year-over-year.

As previously announced, CSX expects to make 2011 capital investments of $2.2 billion. That is consistent with its intentions to reinvest an average of 18 percent of its revenues into its business through 2015 to further enhance the capacity, quality and flexibility of its rail network. The company remains on target to achieve its current near- and long-term financial guidance, including a high-sixties operating ratio in 2011 and a 65 percent operating ratio by no later than 2015.







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1


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 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 July 20, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors, media and the public may listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-327-6279 (888-EARN-CSX) and asking for the CSX earnings call. (Callers outside the U.S., dial 1-773-756-0199). 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.

CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is one of the nation's leading transportation companies, 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. CSX's network connects more than 240 short line and regional railroads and more than 70 ocean, river, and lake ports. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com.

Forward-looking Statements
This press release 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, volumes, rates, cost-savings, expenses, taxes, liquidity, capital expenditures, dividends, share repurchases or other financial items, statements of management's plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, and management's expectations as to future performance and operations and the time by which objectives will be achieved, statements concerning proposed new 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 updates 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, political or business conditions, including those affecting the transportation 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; (vi) natural events such as severe weather conditions or pandemic health crises; and (vii) the inherent uncertainty associated with projecting economic and business conditions.
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.




2

CSX Corporation

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited)  
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)



 
Quarters Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
Jul. 1,
2011
Jun. 25, 2010
$ Change
% Change
 
Jul. 1,
 2011
Jun. 25, 2010
$ Change
% Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
3,019

$
2,663

$
356

13
 %
 
$
5,829

$
5,154

$
675

13
 %
Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Labor and Fringe
764

721

(43
)
(6
)
 
1,529

1,450

(79
)
(5
)
Materials, Supplies and Other(a)
557

551

(6
)
(1
)
 
1,087

1,070

(17
)
(2
)
Fuel
431

304

(127
)
(42
)
 
833

587

(246
)
(42
)
Depreciation
246

230

(16
)
(7
)
 
489

458

(31
)
(7
)
Equipment and Other Rents
95

89

(6
)
(7
)
 
192

189

(3
)
(2
)
Total Expense
2,093

1,895

(198
)
(10
)
 
4,130

3,754

(376
)
(10
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
926

768

158

21

 
1,699

1,400

299

21

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Expense
(134
)
(135
)
1

1

 
(274
)
(277
)
3

1

Other Income - Net(b)

9

(9
)
(100
)
 
5

20

(15
)
(75
)
Earnings Before Income Taxes
792

642

150

23

 
1,430

1,143

287

25

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income Tax Expense(c)
(286
)
(228
)
(58
)
(25
)
 
(529
)
(424
)
(105
)
(25
)
Net Earnings
$
506

$
414

$
92

22
 %
 
$
901

$
719

$
182

25
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Ratio
69.3
%
71.2
%
 
 
 
70.9
%
72.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per Common Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Earnings Per Share,
Assuming Dilution
$
0.46

$
0.36

$
0.10

28
 %
 
$
0.81

$
0.61

$
0.20

33
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution (Millions)
1,109

1,159

 
 
 
1,112

1,171

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Dividends Paid
Per Common Share
$
0.12

$
0.08

 
 
 
$
0.21

$
0.16

 
 

All share and per share data were retroactively restated to reflect the stock split which was effective May 31, 2011.

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 6.






3

CSX Corporation

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in millions)




 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Jul. 1,
2011
Dec. 31,
2010
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
$
1,295

$
1,346

Other Current Assets
1,672

1,509

Properties - Net
24,202

23,799

Investment in Affiliates and Other Companies
1,158

1,134

Other Long-term Assets
378

353

Total Assets
$
28,705

$
28,141

 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt
$
494

$
613

Other Current Liabilities
1,991

1,924

Long-term Debt
8,186

8,051

Deferred Income Taxes
7,340

7,053

Other Long-term Liabilities
1,753

1,800

Total Liabilities
19,764

19,441

 
 
 
Total Shareholders' Equity
8,941

8,700

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
28,705

$
28,141


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 6.





4

CSX Corporation

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)



 

Six Months Ended
 
Jul. 1, 2011
Jun. 25, 2010
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
Net Earnings
$
901

$
719

Depreciation
489

458

Deferred Income Taxes
280

79

Other-Net(d)
(83
)
166

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
1,587

1,422

 
 
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
Property Additions
(947
)
(687
)
Other Investing Activities
16

68

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
(931
)
(619
)
 
 
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
Long-term Debt Issued
600


Long-term Debt Repaid
(570
)
(71
)
Dividends Paid
(228
)
(184
)
Shares Repurchased
(528
)
(823
)
Other Financing Activities - Net(e)
30

(121
)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
(696
)
(1,199
)
 
 
 
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(40
)
(396
)
 
 
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
1,292

1,029

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
1,252

$
633


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 6.





5

CSX Corporation



NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)


a)
Materials, Supplies and Other: During the second quarter of 2010, the Company closed an operating property transaction with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Company received $50 million of cash related to this transaction and recorded a net book loss of $30 million pre-tax or $0.02 per share. This property is a former Conrail acquired property. This loss is reflected in Materials, Supplies and Other.

b)
Other Income - Net: Other income - net consisted of the following:

 
Quarters Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Jul. 1, 2011
Jun. 25, 2010
$ Change
 
Jul. 1, 2011
Jun. 25, 2010
$ Change
Interest Income
$
1

$
2

$
(1
)
 
$
2

$
3

$
(1
)
Income from Real Estate Operations
5

8

(3
)
 
8

15

(7
)
Miscellaneous Income (Expense)
(6
)
(1
)
(5
)
 
(5
)
2

(7
)
Total Other Income - Net
$

$
9

$
(9
)
 
$
5

$
20

$
(15
)

c)
Income Tax Expense: Income tax expense increased $58 million to $286 million due to higher earnings. In addition, both years had a net favorable income tax benefit of approximately $14 million, or $0.01 per share. In 2011, this benefit was a result of several state legislative changes. In 2010, the benefit was attributable to the resolution of prior years' federal income tax audits.

d)
Other Operating Activities - Net:  In 2011, the decrease in other operating activities was primarily driven by higher accounts receivable related to higher revenue as well as larger incentive compensation payouts.

e)
Other Financing Activities - Net:  In 2010, other financing activities included $141 million paid as cash consideration to exchange higher interest rate debt for lower interest rate debt which did not repeat in 2011.





6

CSX Corporation


VOLUME AND REVENUE (Unaudited)
 
Volume (Thousands of units); Revenue (Dollars in millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars)
 
 
 
Quarters Ended July 1, 2011 and June 25, 2010
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Volume
 
 
Revenue
 
 
Revenue Per Unit
 
 
2011
2010
% Change
 
2011
2010
% Change
 
2011
2010
% Change
Agricultural
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural Products
109

107

2
 %
 
 
$
273

$
255

7
%
 
 
$
2,505

$
2,383

5
%
 
Phosphates and Fertilizers
80

80


 
 
119

109

9

 
 
1,488

1,363

9

 
Food and Consumer
27

25

8

 
 
70

59

19

 
 
2,593

2,360

10

 
Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chemicals
119

116

3

 
 
413

372

11

 
 
3,471

3,207

8

 
Automotive
87

88

(1
)
 
 
226

204

11

 
 
2,598

2,318

12

 
Metals
68

65

5

 
 
158

140

13

 
 
2,324

2,154

8

 
Housing and Construction
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emerging Markets
117

113

4

 
 
179

167

7

 
 
1,530

1,478

4

 
Forest Products
70

65

8

 
 
174

150

16

 
 
2,486

2,308

8

 
Total Merchandise
677

659

3

 
 
1,612

1,456

11

 
 
2,381

2,209

8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Coal
388

401

(3
)
 
 
958

835

15

 
 
2,469

2,082

19

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intermodal
581

538

8

 
 
376

304

24

 
 
647

565

15

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other



 
 
73

68

7

 
 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
1,646

1,598

3
 %
 
 
$
3,019

$
2,663

13
%
 
 
$
1,834

$
1,666

10
%
 
 
 
Six Months Ended July 1, 2011 and June 25, 2010
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Volume
 
 
Revenue
 
 
Revenue Per Unit
 
 
2011
2010
% Change
 
2011
2010
% Change
 
2011
2010
% Change
Agricultural
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural Products
218

221

(1
)%
 
 
$
533

$
522

2
%
 
 
$
2,445

$
2,362

4
%
 
Phosphates and Fertilizers
163

159

3

 
 
255

232

10

 
 
1,564

1,459

7

 
Food and Consumer
52

50

4

 
 
133

118

13

 
 
2,558

2,360

8

 
Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chemicals
236

228

4

 
 
807

723

12

 
 
3,419

3,171

8

 
Automotive
176

162

9

 
 
445

374

19

 
 
2,528

2,309

10

 
Metals
135

126

7

 
 
306

268

14

 
 
2,267

2,127

7

 
Housing and Construction
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emerging Markets
212

198

7

 
 
324

297

9

 
 
1,528

1,500

2

 
Forest Products
139

128

9

 
 
335

290

16

 
 
2,410

2,266

6

 
Total Merchandise
1,331

1,272

5

 
 
3,138

2,824

11

 
 
2,358

2,220

6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Coal
773

774


 
 
1,837

1,571

17

 
 
2,376

2,030

17

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intermodal
1,134

1,038

9

 
 
708

623

14

 
 
624

600

4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other



 
 
146

136

7

 
 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
3,238

3,084

5
 %
 
 
$
5,829

$
5,154

13
%
 
 
$
1,800

$
1,671

8
%
 








7

CSX Corporation


VOLUME AND REVENUE

The Company achieved year-over-year volume and revenue growth as demand for rail service increased with the improving performance of the markets CSX serves. Volume was higher in most markets with the greatest volume increases in intermodal, forest products, food & consumer and metals. Overall coal volume decreased due to weakness in utility coal partially offset by strong export demand. Ongoing emphasis on pricing above rail inflation, along with higher fuel recovery associated with the increase in fuel prices drove revenue-per-unit increases in all markets.

Merchandise

Agricultural

Agricultural Products - Volume increased primarily due to more shipments of soybeans from the Midwest into the Southeast.

Phosphates and Fertilizers - Overall volume was flat, however, shipments of fertilizers grew as farmers domestically and abroad used more fertilizer to improve crop yields and replenished inventories. These increases were offset by reduced shipments of phosphate rock due to supply shortages.

Food and Consumer - Volume improved with increased consumer demand for alcoholic beverages. In addition, beer imports also improved with suppliers building inventory to meet expected demand.

Industrial

Chemicals - Growth occurred across most chemicals markets reflecting improvement in demand for intermediate products used in manufacturing consumer goods and automobiles. These products are key inputs in the production of both durable and nondurable goods as well as packaging.

Automotive - Automotive volume declined slightly as Japanese auto manufacturers producing cars in the U.S. were impacted by a lack of parts from suppliers affected by the disaster in Japan. This decrease was partially offset by increased production from the Big Three domestic automakers.

Metals - Volume growth was driven by continued increased shipments of sheet steel for domestic auto production and increased scrap shipments due to strong export demand and higher domestic steel production.

Housing and Construction

Emerging Markets - Volume increased due to improved shipments of cement, aggregates (which include crushed stone, sand and gravel) and waste as a result of overall growth in these markets.

Forest Products - Volume increased despite the weakness in housing-related markets with strength in shipments of pulp board and paper used in packaging for consumer products.

Coal

Shipments of utility coal declined as natural gas prices remained low and utility stockpiles were at or slightly above normal levels. This decrease was partially offset by higher export shipments due to greater demand for U.S. coal in Europe, Asia and South America. The increase in revenue per unit reflects improved yield, fuel recovery and positive mix.

Intermodal

Strength in volume was primarily driven by the improving domestic and international markets CSX serves and new international gains as a result of the intermodal portfolio of service and network offerings. The increase in revenue per unit was driven by yield improvement and higher fuel recovery due to rising fuel prices.



8

CSX Corporation

EXPENSE

Expenses increased $198 million from last year's second quarter. Variances are described below.

Labor and Fringe expense increased $43 million due to the following:

Inflation-related expenses were $27 million higher during the quarter.

Volume-related, new employee training and other expenses were $16 million higher during the quarter.

Materials, Supplies and Other expense increased $6 million due to the following:

Volume-related (including increased expenses at coal piers and intermodal terminals), inflation and other expenses were collectively $36 million higher during the quarter.

Offsetting these increases was a prior year net book loss on the sale of an operating property of $30 million.

Fuel expense increased $127 million primarily due to a 39% increase in average price per gallon as well as higher volume. (See Fuel Statistics table below.)

Depreciation increased $16 million primarily due to a higher asset base.

Equipment and Other Rents increased $6 million primarily related to volume growth.



FUEL STATISTICS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarters Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
Jul. 1, 2011
Jun. 25, 2010
Change
 
Jul. 1, 2011
Jun. 25, 2010
Change
Estimated Locomotive Fuel Consumption (Millions of gallons)
 
123.8

119.6

(4.2
)
 
251.7

240.5

(11.2
)
Price per Gallon (Dollars)
 
$
3.21

$
2.31

$
(0.90
)
 
$
3.03

$
2.21

$
(0.82
)
Total Locomotive Fuel Expense (Dollars in millions)
 
$
397

$
277

$
(120
)
 
$
764

$
532

$
(232
)
Total Non-Locomotive Fuel Expense (Dollars in millions)
 
34

27

(7
)
 
69

55

(14
)
Total Fuel Expense (Dollars in millions)
 
$
431

$
304

$
(127
)
 
$
833

$
587

$
(246
)



EMPLOYEE COUNTS (Estimated)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2011
 
2010
 
Change
April
30,659

 
30,002

 
657

May
31,093

 
29,904

 
1,189

June
31,189

 
30,250

 
939

 
 
 
 
 
 
Average
30,980

 
30,052

 
928





9

CSX Corporation


OPERATING STATISTICS (Estimated)
 
 
Quarters Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
Jul. 1, 2011
Jun. 25, 2010
Improvement (Decline) %
 
Jul. 1, 2011
Jun. 25, 2010
Improvement (Decline) %
Coal (Millions of Tons)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Utility
 
26.8

30.5

(12
)%
 
54.9

60.3

(9
)%
Other
 
4.0

3.9

3

 
6.5

6.5


Total Domestic
 
30.8

34.4

(10
)
 
61.4

66.8

(8
)
Export
 
10.4

8.0

30

 
21.1

15.3

38

Coke and Iron Ore
 
2.0

2.1

(5
)
 
3.5

3.7

(5
)
Total Coal
 
43.2

44.5

(3
)%
 
86.0

85.8

 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue Ton-Miles (Billions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Merchandise
 
33.5

32.3

4
 %
 
66.1

63.7

4
 %
Coal
 
19.0

20.3

(6
)
 
38.4

39.5

(3
)
Intermodal
 
5.7

5.2

10

 
10.9

9.6

14

Total
 
58.2

57.8

1
 %
 
115.4

112.8

2
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Ton-Miles (Billions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Gross Ton-Miles
 
106.3

105.0

1
 %
 
210.8

204.7

3
 %
(Excludes locomotive gross ton-miles)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Safety and Service Measurements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index
 
0.89

1.14

22
 %
 
0.83

0.99

16
 %
(Number of FRA-reportable train accidents per million train miles)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FRA Train Accident Rate
 
2.37

2.83

16
 %
 
2.57

3.07

16
 %
(Number of FRA-reportable train accidents per million train miles)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On-Time Train Originations
 
68
%
78
%
(13
)%
 
67
%
74
%
(9
)%
On-Time Destination Arrivals
 
56
%
71
%
(21
)%
 
57
%
69
%
(17
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dwell (Hours)
 
26.0

23.7

(10
)%
 
26.3

24.8

(6
)%
Cars-On-Line
 
208,572

210,106

1
 %
 
210,484

212,463

1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Train Velocity (Miles per hour)
 
19.8

20.9

(5
)%
 
20.1

20.9

(4
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Resources
 
 
 
Increase (Decrease) %
 
 
 
 
Route Miles
 
21,046

21,123

 %
 
 
 
 
Locomotives (Owned and long-term leased)
 
4,073

4,067

 %
 
 
 
 
Freight Cars (Owned and long-term leased)
 
77,599

80,471

(4
)%
 
 
 
 





10

CSX Rail Network




11