October 29, 2026 - CSX’s reported coal loadings closely matched its plans across Appalachian producing regions and the Illinois Basin for the week ended October 23, 2026, according to IndexBox’s summary of USDA AgTransport data.

The week 42 dataset contains 27 railroad-and-basin entries, with submission dates of October 28, 2026.

CSX reported average Central Appalachian loadings of 5,240 against a plan of 5,230. Northern Appalachian loadings averaged 4,678, slightly below the planned 4,690, while Illinois Basin loadings averaged 2,781 against a plan of 2,785. Southern Appalachian loadings averaged 1,825, exceeding the planned 1,800.

Across those regions, CSX’s reported averages totaled 14,524, compared with a combined plan of 14,505. The railroad listed zero loadings for the Powder River and Uinta basins.

Other railroads reported mixed results against their loading plans. CN’s Illinois Basin average exceeded its plan, while BNSF and Union Pacific reported Powder River Basin averages slightly below their respective targets. Norfolk Southern’s averages were below plan in Central Appalachia and the Illinois Basin but above plan in Northern and Southern Appalachia.

The following table presents the figures reported in the IndexBox summary.

Figures are reproduced as reported. Reporting units and calculation methods must be aligned before comparing volumes across railroads; CSX reports coal loadings on a carload basis.

CN’s reported average totaled 163 against a plan of 130.65, with zero entries for its other listed basins. BNSF’s averages totaled 25.8 against a plan of 25, while Union Pacific reported a combined average of 14 against a plan of 14.5. Norfolk Southern’s averages totaled 10.2, compared with a combined plan of 12.1.