We're doing our part to stay environmentally on track, working to sustain a healthy environment for the future generations. Railroads have been the engine of our nations growth for nearly 170 years. The backbone of the economy, they move the raw materials used to create the products vital to our society. Because we depend on these commodities, transporting them has become a necessary part of our lives. Nothing improves the safety of transporting these commodities as much as the decision to ship by rail.
History shows railroads to be the safest way to move the basic commodities of our society.
In fact, trains are five times less likely to be involved in a hazardous materials incident than trucks. CSX Transportation is investing heavily in programs to promote even safer systems and operations. And our track record just keeps on getting better. While CSXT's shipments of hazardous materials have increased over the past few years, derailments have decreased. CSXT is committed to the safe transportation of hazardous materials.