Trees for Tracks - Beyond Our Rails

Environment

Trees for Tracks

In 2009, CSX set out to plant one tree for every mile of its track in the United States. At the time that sounded like a lot, but thanks to the generosity and effort of dedicated employees, their families and our partners, we've exceeded our goal and need a new promise to chase as we work to improve the quality of life and the landscapes of the communities we intersect and serve.

The Trequel: Now Planting an Additional Tree Per Mile of Track

Started in 2014, CSX is planting an additional tree for every mile of CSX track across the eastern United States. In total we will be planting 42,000 trees by the year 2018.

Trees for Tracks In Action

At a recent Trees for Tracks event, CSX teamed up with City Year, Arbor Day, and over 50 volunteers to plant 50 trees at Linden Park in Columbus, Ohio. These trees helped to restore what an Emerald Ash Borer (beetle) infestation had destroyed.

Additional Resources

Find A Service Event

Each year, CSX organizes a number of company-sponsored service events in the communities we serve. With the support of non-profit partners like City Year, Arbor Day and Action for Healthy Kids, along with community partners and volunteers, our goal is to improve the community in each of the four Beyond Our Rails focus areas. Learn about our upcoming events, and feel free to sign up as a volunteer.

CSX Carbon Calculator

CSX is as committed to helping protect the environment as it is to safely transporting cargo on time. Use the Carbon Calculator to see how CSX's fuel efficiency benefits the environment.