CSX (CSX) 21 Apr 222022 Q1 Earnings call transcript

Good afternoon. My name is Emma, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Q1 2022 CSX Corporation Earnings Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers’ remarks, there will be a question-answer session. you. Thank Instructions] [Operator Head Relations. CSX of Korn, Investor Matthew

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And Justin, this is Sean.

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