Freight Class I CSX CEO says railroads have struggled to grow due to fixation on profit margins

CSX CEO says railroads have struggled to grow due to fixation on profit margins

By | September 15, 2025

But Joe Hinrichs contends it’s possible to strike a balance between efficiency and volume growth

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