CSX CORP
10-Q, 1996-10-15
RAILROADS, LINE-HAUL OPERATING
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         PAGE 1
                                   FORM 10-Q

                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549


(X)      QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
         EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

         For the quarter ended June 28, 1996

                                      OR

( )      TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
         EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

         For the transition period from                  to
                                        -----------------  ----------------

                        Commission File Number  1-8022

                                CSX CORPORATION
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         Virginia                                           62-1051971
(State or other jurisdiction of                       (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)                        Identification No.)


901 East Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia                      23219-4031
(Address of principal executive offices)                      (Zip Code)

                                (804) 782-1400
             (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                   No Change
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last 
report.)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes (X)  No ( )

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of June 28, 1996: 211,811,519 shares.









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                                CSX CORPORATION
                                   FORM 10-Q
                 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 28, 1996
                                     INDEX





PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION                            Page Number
                                                                     
Item 1:

Financial Statements                                                 
                                                                     
1.  Consolidated Statement of Earnings-                              
      Quarters and Six Months Ended June 28, 1996 
        and June 30, 1995                                       3    
                                                                     
2.  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows-                           
      Six Months Ended June 28, 1996 and June 30, 1995          4    
                                                                     
3.  Consolidated Statement of Financial Position-                    
      At June 28, 1996 and December 29, 1995                    5    
                                                                     
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                      6    
                                                                     
                                                                     
Item 2:                                                              
                                                                     
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of                   
Operations and Financial Condition                             11    

                                                                     
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION                                          

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security
           Holders                                             16

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                      17
                                                                     
Signature                                                      17    


Please note that through clerical error the Company's Second Quarter Form 10-Q
was received on July 30, 1996 by the SEC as a test filing instead of as an
official filing on that date.  The Company's press release issued on July 18,
1996 contains the Company's condensed consolidated unaudited financial
statements, and the textual portion of the release highlights the significant
financial results.  Immediately upon learning of the filing error, the Company
resubmitted the filing to the SEC. 



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                       CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      Consolidated Statement of Earnings
                (Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Amounts)

                                                (Unaudited)
                                 Quarters Ended            Six Months Ended
                             -----------------------    ----------------------
                              June 28,      June 30,    June 28,      June 30,
                                1996          1995        1996          1995 
                             ---------      --------    --------      --------

Operating Revenue             $  2,672      $ 2,549     $  5,186      $ 4,993

Operating Expense                2,264        2,208        4,482        4,376
Restructuring Charge               ---          257          ---          257
                              --------      -------     --------      -------
     Total                       2,264        2,465        4,482        4,633
                              --------      -------     --------      -------
Operating Income                   408           84          704          360
Other Income (Expense)              23            9           11           (3)
Interest Expense                    71           68          131          135
                              --------      -------     --------      -------
Earnings before 
   Income Taxes                    360           25          584          222
Income Tax Expense                 126            6          204           82
                              --------      -------     --------      -------
Net Earnings                  $    234      $    19     $    380      $   140
                              ========      =======     ========      =======
Earnings Per Share            $   1.11      $   .09     $   1.80      $   .67
                              ========      =======     ========      =======

Average Common Shares
  Outstanding (Thousands)      211,678      210,328      211,321      210,107
                              ========      =======     ========      =======
Common Shares 
  Outstanding (Thousands)      211,812      210,429      211,812      210,429
                              ========      =======     ========      =======
Cash Dividends Paid Per 
  Common Share                $    .26      $   .22     $    .52      $   .44
                              ========      =======     ========      =======


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.













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                       CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
                             (Millions of Dollars)
                                                            (Unaudited)
                                                          Six Months Ended
                                                        ---------------------
                                                        June 28,     June 30,
                                                          1996         1995 
                                                        --------    ---------
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  Net Earnings                                            $ 380      $ 140
  Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings
    to Net Cash Provided
      Depreciation                                          312        297
      Deferred Income Taxes                                  37        (58)
      Restructuring Charge Provision                        ---        257
      Productivity/Restructuring Charge Payments            (49)       (55)
      Other Operating Activities                            ---         26
      Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities
        Accounts Receivable                                 (92)       (10)
        Other Current Assets                                (48)       (56)
        Accounts Payable                                     (9)        46
        Other Current Liabilities                           (65)        (5)
                                                          -----      -----
        Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities           466        582
                                                          -----      -----
INVESTING ACTIVITIES                                 
  Property Additions                                       (594)      (585)
  Short-Term Investments - Net                              (45)        38
  Purchases of Long-Term Marketable Securities              (10)       (67)
  Proceeds from Sales of Long-Term Marketable Securities    106         53
  Other Investing Activities                                 25         50
                                                          -----      -----
        Net Cash Used by Investing Activities              (518)      (511)
                                                          -----      -----
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  Short-Term Debt - Net                                      34         39
  Long-Term Debt Issued                                     117        115
  Long-Term Debt Repaid                                    (159)       (72)
  Cash Dividends Paid                                      (110)       (93)
  Other Financing Activities                                 20          4
                                                          -----      -----
        Net Cash Used by Financing Activities               (98)        (7)
                                                          -----      -----
  Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents     (150)        64

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
  Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period          320        265
                                                          -----      -----
  Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period                170        329
    Short-Term Investments at End of Period                 380        233
                                                          -----      -----
  Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term
    Investments at End of Period                          $ 550      $ 562
                                                          =====      =====
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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                       CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
                             (Millions of Dollars)

                                                 (Unaudited)
                                                  June 28,    December 29,
                                                    1996          1995     
                                                  --------    ------------
ASSETS
  Current Assets                                                             
      Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term 
        Investments                                $   550        $   660
      Accounts Receivable                              922            832
      Materials and Supplies                           241            220
      Deferred Income Taxes                            168            148
      Other Current Assets                              98             75
                                                   -------        -------
        Total Current Assets                         1,979          1,935

   Properties-Net                                   11,568         11,297
   Affiliates and Other Companies                      317            312
   Other Long-Term Assets                              667            738
                                                   -------        -------
        Total Assets                               $14,531        $14,282
                                                   =======        =======
LIABILITIES                                         
  Current Liabilities                                                        
      Accounts Payable                             $ 1,097        $ 1,121
      Labor and Fringe Benefits Payable                475            526
      Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves       289            298
      Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt             395            486
      Short-Term Debt                                  182            148
      Other Current Liabilities                        396            412
                                                   -------        -------
        Total Current Liabilities                    2,834          2,991

  Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves           761            813
  Long-Term Debt                                     2,271          2,222
  Deferred Income Taxes                              2,615          2,560
  Other Long-Term Liabilities                        1,483          1,454
                                                   -------        -------
        Total Liabilities                            9,964         10,040
                                                   -------        -------
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Common Stock, $1 Par Value                           212            210
  Other Capital                                      1,375          1,319
  Retained Earnings                                  3,089          2,822
  Minimum Pension Liability                           (109)          (109)
                                                   -------        -------
        Total Shareholders' Equity                   4,567          4,242
                                                   -------        -------
        Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $14,531        $14,282
                                                   =======        =======

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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                       CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                       --------------------------------
                  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
         (All Tables in Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Amounts)

NOTE 1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

         In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial
statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the company's
financial position as of June 28, 1996 and December 29, 1995, the results of
its operations for the quarters and six months ended June 28, 1996 and June
30, 1995, and its cash flows for the six months ended June 28, 1996 and June
30, 1995, such adjustments being of a normal recurring nature.  

         Earnings per share are based on the weighted average of common shares
outstanding for the quarters and six months ended June 28, 1996 and June 30,
1995.  Dilution for these periods, which could result if all outstanding
common stock equivalents were exercised, is not significant.  Weighted average
shares and earnings per share for 1995 have been restated to reflect the 2-
for-1 common stock split distributed to shareholders in December.

         While the company believes that the disclosures presented are
adequate to make the information not misleading, it is suggested that these
financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and
the notes included in the company's latest Annual Report and Form 10-K.  

         The company changed its earnings presentation for the quarter and six
months ended June 28, 1996 to exclude non-transportation activities from
operating revenue and expense.  These activities, principally real estate and
resort operations, are now included in "Other Income (Expense)."  Prior-year
data have been reclassified to conform to the 1996 presentation.

NOTE 2. FISCAL REPORTING PERIODS

         The company's fiscal year is composed of 52 weeks ending on the last
Friday in December.  The financial statements presented are for the 13-week
quarters and 26-week periods ended June 28, 1996 and June 30, 1995, and the
fiscal year ended December 29, 1995.

NOTE 3. RESTRUCTURING CHARGE

         In the second quarter of 1995, the company recorded a $257 million
pretax restructuring charge, $160 million after-tax, 76 cents per share, to
recognize the estimated cost of initiatives undertaken to revise, restructure,
and consolidate specific operations and administrative functions at its rail
and container-shipping units.  At December 29, 1995, a reserve of $69 million
remained, of which $2 million and $6 million was utilized for the quarter and
six months ended June 28, 1996, respectively, for global integration and
vessel reflagging costs which were included in the container-shipping unit's
restructuring initiatives.






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                       CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                       --------------------------------
             Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
         (All Tables in Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Amounts)

NOTE 4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

         The company has sold, directly and through Trade Receivables
Participation Certificates ("Certificates"), ownership interests in designated
pools of accounts receivable originated by CSX Transportation, Inc. ("CSXT"),
its rail unit.

         During 1993, $200 million of Certificates were issued at 5.05%, due
September 1998.  The Certificates represent undivided interests in a master
trust holding an ownership interest in a revolving pool of rail freight
accounts receivable.  The Certificates were collateralized by $241 million and
$240 million of accounts receivable held in the master trust at June 28, 1996
and December 29, 1995, respectively.

         In addition, the company has a revolving agreement with a financial
institution to sell with recourse on a monthly basis an undivided percentage
ownership interest in designated pools of rail freight and other accounts
receivable.  The agreement provides for the sale of up to $200 million in
accounts receivable and expires in September 1998.  

         The company has retained the responsibility for servicing and
collecting accounts receivable held in trust or sold.  At June 28, 1996 and
December 29, 1995, accounts receivable have been reduced by $372 million,
representing Certificates and accounts receivable sold.  The net costs
associated with sales of Certificates and receivables were $8 million and $15
million for the quarter and six months ended June 28, 1996, respectively, and
$8 million and $16 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 1995,
respectively. 


NOTE 5.  OPERATING EXPENSE

                                    Quarters Ended       Six Months Ended 
                                  ------------------    ------------------
                                  June 28,  June 30,    June 28,  June 30,
                                    1996      1995        1996      1995
                                  --------  --------    --------  --------
Labor and Fringe Benefits         $  797    $  773       $1,591    $1,552
Materials, Supplies and Other        632       656        1,250     1,276
Building and Equipment Rent          287       274          576       553
Inland Transportation                252       239          481       465
Depreciation                         154       147          307       293
Fuel                                 142       119          277       237
Restructuring Charge                 ---       257          ---       257
                                  ------    ------       ------    ------
  Total                           $2,264    $2,465       $4,482    $4,633
                                  ======    ======       ======    ======




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                       CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                       --------------------------------
             Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
         (All Tables in Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Amounts)

NOTE 6.  OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
                                       Quarters Ended      Six Months Ended
                                     ------------------   -----------------
                                     June 28,  June 30,   June 28,  June 30,
                                       1996      1995       1996      1995
                                     --------  --------   --------  --------
Interest Income                       $   12    $   15     $   24    $   29
Income from Real Estate and Resort
  Operations (1)                          31        13         23        10
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss)             ---        (1)         1        (6)
Net Costs for Accounts Receivable Sold    (8)       (8)       (15)      (16)
Minority Interest                        (10)       (6)       (18)      (11)
Equity Earnings (Losses) of Other 
  Affiliates                             ---       ---          2        (3)
Miscellaneous                             (2)       (4)        (6)       (6)
                                      ------    ------     ------    ------
  Total                               $   23    $    9     $   11    $   (3)
                                      ======    ======     ======   =======

(1)      Gross revenue from real estate and resort operations was $66 million
         and $79 million for the quarter and six months ended June 28, 1996,
         respectively, and $47 million and $67 million for the quarter and six
         months ended June 30, 1995, respectively.

NOTE 7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

         During 1995, CSXT entered into an agreement with AT&T to supply and
manage its telecommunications needs through May 2005.  The agreement requires
minimum payments totaling approximately $330 million over the ten-year period.

         In July 1996, CSXT reached agreements with two manufacturers for the
purchase of 80 alternating current traction locomotives to be delivered during
the remainder of 1996 and 1997.  These agreements represent commitments for
additional locomotives above the company's 1993 order covering 300 units for
1994-1997 delivery.  As of July 30, 1996, a total of 127 locomotives remain
for 1996 and 1997 delivery under the 1993 and 1996 purchase agreements.

         Although the company obtains substantial amounts of commercial
insurance for potential losses for third-party liability and property damage,
reasonable levels of risk are retained on a self-insurance basis.  A
substantial portion of the insurance coverage, up to $100 million per
occurrence from rail and certain other operations, is provided by companies
owned or partially owned by CSX.

         CSXT is a party to various proceedings involving private parties and
regulatory agencies related to environmental issues.  CSXT has been identified
as a potentially responsible party ("PRP") in a number of investigations and
actions. CSXT has identified approximately 102 environmentally impaired sites
that are or may be subject to remedial action under the Federal Superfund
statute ("Superfund") or corresponding state statutes.  Many of these 

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                       CSX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                       --------------------------------
             Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
         (All Tables in Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Amounts)

NOTE 7.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, Continued

proceedings are based on allegations that CSXT, or its railroad predecessors,
sent hazardous substances to the facilities in question for disposal.  Such
proceedings arising under Superfund or corresponding state statutes typically
involve numerous other waste generators and disposal companies and seek to
allocate or recover costs associated with site investigation and cleanup,
which could be substantial.

         The assessment of the required response and remedial costs associated
with most sites is extremely complex.  Cost estimates are based on information
available for each site, financial viability of other PRPs, where available,
and existing technology, laws and regulations.  CSXT's best estimates of the
allocation method and percentage of liability when other PRPs are involved are
based on assessments by consultants, agreements among PRPs, or determinations
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or other regulatory agencies.

         At least once each quarter, CSXT reviews its role, if any, with
respect to each such location, giving consideration to the nature of CSXT's
alleged connection to the location (e.g., generator, owner or operator), the
extent of CSXT's alleged connection (e.g., volume of waste sent to the
location and other relevant factors), the accuracy and strength of evidence
connecting CSXT to the location, and the number, connection and financial
position of other named and unnamed PRPs at the location.  The ultimate
liability for remediation is difficult to determine with certainty because of
the number and creditworthiness of PRPs involved.  Through the assessment
process, CSXT monitors the creditworthiness of such PRPs in determining
ultimate liability.

         Based upon such reviews and updates of the sites with which it is
involved, CSXT has recorded, and reviews at least quarterly for adequacy,
reserves to cover estimated contingent future environmental costs with respect
to such sites.  The recorded liabilities for estimated future environmental
costs at June 28, 1996, and December 29, 1995, were $124 million and $137
million, respectively.  These recorded liabilities include amounts
representing CSXT's estimate of unasserted claims, which CSXT believes to be
immaterial.  The liability has been accrued for future costs for all sites
where the company's obligation is probable and where such costs can be
reasonably estimated.  The liability includes future costs for remediation and
restoration of sites as well as any significant ongoing monitoring costs, but
excludes any anticipated insurance recoveries.  The majority of the June 28,
1996 environmental liability is expected to be paid out over the next five to
seven years, funded by cash generated from operations.

         The company does not currently possess sufficient information to
reasonably estimate the amounts of additional liabilities, if any, on some
sites until completion of future environmental studies.  In addition, latent
conditions at any given location could result in exposure, the amount and
materiality of which cannot presently be reliably estimated.  Based upon
information currently available, however, the company believes that its 

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NOTE 7.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, Continued

environmental reserves are adequate to accomplish remedial actions to comply
with present laws and regulations, and that the ultimate liability for these
matters will not materially affect its overall results of operations and
financial condition.

         A number of legal actions, other than environmental, are pending
against CSX and certain subsidiaries in which claims are made in substantial
amounts.  While the ultimate results of environmental investigations, lawsuits
and claims involving the company cannot be predicted with certainty,
management does not currently expect that resolution of these matters will
have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results
of operations and cash flows of the company.









































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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS         
         AND FINANCIAL CONDITION                       

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
- ---------------------

Second-Quarter 1996 Compared With 1995
- --------------------------------------

         The company reported net earnings for the quarter ended June 28,
1996, of $234 million, $1.11 per share.  These results compare with 1995
second-quarter net earnings of $19 million, 9 cents per share, which included
a restructuring charge.  Without this charge, net income in the year-ago
quarter would have been $179 million, 85 cents per share.

         Operating revenue for the second quarter of 1996 rose to $2.7
billion, $123 million above the prior-year quarter.  Operating expense was
$2.3 billion for the second quarter of 1996, $56 million higher than the
prior-year quarter, excluding the charge.  Operating income was $408 million
for the second quarter of 1996, up $67 million from 1995's second quarter,
excluding the charge.

Rail Unit Results
- -----------------

         The company's rail unit produced record quarterly operating income of
$312 million, breaking the $300 million threshold for the first time.  The
results, on a pro-forma basis, topped those of the prior-year quarter by $42
million and the previous quarterly record of $279 million in the fourth
quarter of 1995 by $33 million.

         Revenue increased 4 percent to $1.26 billion, despite essentially
flat traffic levels.  Operating expense was held level with the 1995 period,
excluding the charge, despite a 15 percent increase in fuel prices.  The
unit's Performance Improvement Teams' efforts continued to produce positive
results.  By increasing revenue and holding down expense, the rail unit
produced a record operating ratio of 75.1 percent -- nearly three points
better than the year-ago quarter.

         Overall, coal revenue rose 7 percent and coal tonnage rose 6 percent,
led by a 9 percent increase in utility coal volume and a 2 percent rise in
export volume.  Merchandise carloadings were down 1 percent, but revenue rose
2 percent, due to better mix, selective pricing initiatives and increased
tonnage per car.











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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS         
         AND FINANCIAL CONDITION, CONTINUED            

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Continued
- --------------------------------

Rail Unit Results, Continued
- ----------------------------

                                       RAIL OPERATING INCOME
                                       (Millions of Dollars)
                                   -----------------------------
                      Quarters Ended                Six Months Ended
                     ------------------            ------------------
                     June 28,  June 30,  Percent   June 28,  June 30,  Percent
                       1996      1995    Change      1996      1995    Change
                     --------  --------  -------   -------   --------  -------
Operating Revenue
  Merchandise        $  813     $  797      2%     $ 1,602     $ 1,596     -%
  Coal                  404        379      7%         774         745     4%
  Other                  38         35      9%          74          64    16%
                     ------     ------             -------     -------
    Total             1,255      1,211      4%       2,450       2,405     2%

Operating Expense       943      1,137   (17)%       1,902       2,085   (9)%
                     ------     ------             -------     -------
Operating Income     $  312     $   74    322%     $   548     $   320    71%
                     ======     ======             =======     =======
Operating Income (a) $  312     $  270     16%     $   548     $   516     6%
                     ======     ======             =======     =======
Operating Ratio        75.1%      93.9%               77.6%       86.7%
                     ======     ======             =======     =======
Operating Ratio (a)    75.1%      77.7%               77.6%       78.5%
                     ======     ======             =======     =======

(a)  Pro forma basis, excluding $196 million restructuring charge in 1995.

Container Shipping Unit Results
- -------------------------------

         The container-shipping unit posted its second straight record
quarter.  Operating income rose 37 percent to $81 million from the $59 million
the company earned in the second quarter of 1995, excluding last year's $61
million restructuring charge.

         The earnings improvement was driven by an 8 percent volume increase
with only a 1 percent increase in costs, excluding the charge.  Performance in
both of these areas combined to more than offset continued downward pressure
on rates in some trade lanes.

         Growth in market share, improved cargo mix and a strengthening
international economy fueled a $29 million rise in revenue to $1.02 billion. 
The increase in revenue along with cost containment resulted in an operating
ratio of 92.1 percent for the quarter, a 1.9 point improvement from the prior
year quarter, excluding the restructuring charge.
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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
         AND FINANCIAL CONDITION, CONTINUED

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Continued
- --------------------------------

Barge Unit Results
- ------------------

         Operating income for the company's barge unit rose to $28 million in
the second quarter, a 47 percent increase over the $19 million it earned in
the prior-year quarter.  The barge unit's strong performance largely resulted
from continued strength in the grain and other bulk commodity markets, which
increased 50 percent vs. the 1995 quarter, and the success of ongoing cost-
control and expense-reduction programs.  Operating expense rose $28 million,
due largely to higher fuel prices and increased volume.

Intermodal Unit Results
- -----------------------

         The company's intermodal unit increased operating income to $6
million from $3 million during the prior-year quarter.  Expense reductions of
$9 million more than offset a $6 million decline in revenue.

Contract Logistics Unit Results
- -------------------------------

         The company's contract logistics unit continued to grow rapidly, with
revenue rising 39 percent to $79 million and operating income reaching $4
million.

First Six Months 1996 Compared with 1995
- ----------------------------------------

         For the first six months of the year, earnings for the company rose
to $380 million, $1.80 per share.  These results represent a 27 percent
increase over the $300 million, $1.43 per share, earned in the first six
months of 1995, exclusive of the 1995 charge.

         The results for the first six months of 1996 reflect the continued
success of the company's efforts to reduce costs, improve service and
profitably respond to growth opportunities and increased demand.  In addition,
the strength of the domestic and global economies have positively impacted the
year-to-date results for 1996.

FINANCIAL CONDITION
- -------------------

         Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $550   
million at June 28, 1996, a decrease of $110 million since December 29, 1995. 
Primary sources of cash and cash equivalents during the period were the
issuance of short-term and long-term debt and proceeds from the sale of long-
term marketable securities.  Primary uses of cash and cash equivalents were
property additions, repayment of long-term debt, payment of income taxes, and
payment of dividends.
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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
         AND FINANCIAL CONDITION, CONTINUED

FINANCIAL CONDITION, Continued
- ------------------------------

         During the first six months of 1996, net investing activities
consumed $518 million of cash and cash equivalents compared with $511 million
consumed in the six months of 1995.

         Financing activities used $98 million of cash and cash equivalents
for the six months ended June 28, 1996, a $91 million increase over the first
six months of 1995.  The change was primarily due to an increase in scheduled
debt repayments.

         The working capital deficit decreased $201 million during the six
months ended June 28, 1996.  The decrease was primarily due to reductions in
labor and fringe benefits payable and current maturities of long-term debt.  
A working capital deficit is not unusual for CSX and does not indicate a lack
of liquidity.  CSX continues to maintain adequate current assets to satisfy
current liabilities when they are due and has sufficient liquidity and
financial resources to manage its day-to-day cash needs.

FINANCIAL DATA
- --------------                                     (Millions of Dollars)
                                               -----------------------------
                                               June 28,         December 29,
                                                 1996               1995
                                               ---------        ------------
Cash, Cash Equivalents and
  Short-Term Investments                         $   550            $   660
Commercial Paper Outstanding -
  Short-Term                                     $   182            $   148
Commercial Paper Outstanding -
  Long-Term                                      $   300            $   300
Working Capital (Deficit)                        $  (855)           $(1,056)   
 
Current Ratio                                       .7                .6
Debt Ratio                                          33%               34%
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges                 3.6 x             3.2 x(a)

  (a)  Excluding the pre-tax restructuring charge of $257 million, the         
       ratio of earnings to fixed charges would have been 3.7x for the         
       year ended December 29, 1995.











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         PAGE 15

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
         AND FINANCIAL CONDITION, CONTINUED

OUTLOOK
- -------

         Each of CSX's transportation units continues to anticipate favorable
revenue levels over the remainder of 1996, compared with 1995.  The higher
revenue is expected from improving marketing strategies and modest growth in
the domestic economy.  The company also plans to continue the intense focus on
service, productivity and expense control throughout its transportation units.

         As the third quarter of 1996 begins, the rail unit continues to
benefit from strong demand from domestic and export coal markets.  Merchandise
traffic is expected to experience gradual improvement throughout the balance
of the year.  Automotive traffic levels could be impacted by the pending auto
industry negotiations with the United Auto Workers.

         The rail unit, through the National Carriers Conference Committee,
continues to participate in the current round of negotiations with rail labor. 
Tentative agreements have been reached with the Transportation Communication
International Union, the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and three
shopcraft unions and are currently pending ratification by their memberships. 
Agreements previously have been reached with other rail labor organizations,
including the United Transportation Union and the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers.  Negotiations continue with two small shopcraft unions and the
Dispatchers organizations.

         The container-shipping unit anticipates traffic flows in the third
quarter of 1996 to surpass prior-year third quarter levels in major trade
lanes.  The unit expects that strong demand for ocean transportation and the
unit's technological advantages should allow it generally to select higher
margin traffic.  The container-shipping industry anticipates that strong
Trans-Pacific eastbound volume will help to mitigate the rate decline
experienced in recent quarters.

         The intermodal unit expects to continue to improve the level of
shipments and revenue during the third quarter as a result of closer alignment
of its operations with CSXT and Sea-Land.  The barge unit anticipates solid
revenue resulting from continued strong demand for its services.  The contract
logistics unit expects its growth to continue throughout the year, due to
expanding demand for its services.

                            -------------------------

         To the extent that these written statements include predictions
concerning future operations and results of operations, such statements are
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, and actual
results may differ materially.  Factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially are described in the Company's Form 10-K for its most recent
fiscal year and include general economic downturns, which may limit demand and
pricing; labor matters, which may impact the costs and feasibility of certain
operations; and commodity concentrations, which may affect traffic levels.


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         PAGE 16

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


   Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

            (a)   Annual meeting held April 25, 1996.

            (b)   Not applicable.

            (c)   There were 211,376,803 shares of CSX common stock
                  outstanding as of February 23, 1996, the record date for the
                  1996 annual meeting of shareholders.  A total of 174,765,729 
                  shares were voted.  All of management's nominees for
                  directors of the corporation were elected with the following
                  vote:

                                                    Votes         Broker
         Nominee                     Votes For      Withheld      Non-Votes
         Elizabeth E. Bailey        173,672,852     1,092,876        1
         Robert L. Burrus, Jr.      173,673,264     1,092,464        1
         Bruce C. Gottwald          173,726,819     1,038,909        1
         John R. Hall               173,734,971     1,030,757        1
         Robert D. Kunisch          173,756,651     1,009,077        1
         Hugh L. McColl, Jr.        173,681,451     1,084,277        1
         James W. McGlothlin        173,752,364     1,013,364        1
         Southwood J. Morcott       173,744,432     1,021,296        1
         Charles E. Rice            173,731,574     1,034,154        1
         William C. Richardson      173,714,237     1,051,491        1
         Frank S. Royal, M.D.       173,640,076     1,125,652        1
         John W. Snow               173,583,541     1,182,187        1


            The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors to
            audit and report on CSX's financial statements for the year 1996
            was ratified by the shareholders with the following vote:
                                                                  Broker
                   Votes For        Votes Against   Abstentions   Non-Votes
                  173,476,393          646,095        643,239        2

            Amendment of the 1987 Long-Term Performance Stock Plan was
            approved by the shareholders with the following vote:

                                                                  Broker
                   Votes For        Votes Against   Abstentions   Non-Votes
                  163,032,265         9,774,430      1,959,033       1

            The amended and restated 1991 Stock Purchase and Loan Plan was
            approved by the shareholders with the following vote:

                                                                  Broker
                   Votes For        Votes Against   Abstentions   Non-Votes
                  160,248,576         12,627,938     1,889,214       1

            (d)   Not applicable.

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         PAGE 17

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

       Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

           (b)  Reports on Form 8-K

                1.  None.




                              Signature
                              ---------


         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized. 

                                    CSX CORPORATION
                                    (Registrant)

                                By: JAMES L. ROSS
                                    ------------------------------
                                    James L. Ross
                                    Vice President and Controller
                                    (Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated:  July 30, 1996

























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