Rail Transportation
Case studies in rail transportation.
CSX Corporation — Intermodal Growth and Service
For this exercise, assume you are advising CSX’s intermodal commercial team at a hypothetical 2024 strategy review. Read case
Norfolk Southern: Run the railroad, prepare for a merger—or both?
On August 4, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) was operating its eastern U.S. freight railroad while a proposed acquisition by Union Pacific (UP) remained before the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The STB had accepted the revised application for consideration in May but paused the proceeding and its environmental review while requiring supplemental information. Read case
Union Pacific: How Should It Balance Reliability and Productivity?
In October 2023, Union Pacific (UP) reported a quarter in which several service measures improved while revenue, earnings and reported operating ratio moved in the opposite direction. CEO Jim Vena, who had recently taken the role, described the company’s focus as safety, service and operational excellence to drive growth. Read case