Research Update: Conrail Inc. Upgraded To 'BBB' After Rating Action On CSX; Outlook Stable Apr 11

Standard & Poors, April 2011

Abstract
We are raising our ratings on U.S.-based freight railroad company Conrail Inc., including the corporate credit rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-'. The stable outlook reflects the outlook on CSX, which together with Norfolk Southern owns Conrail. On April 29, 2011, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its corporate credit rating on Philadelphia, Pa.-based Conrail Inc. to 'BBB' from 'BBB-'. The outlook is stable. The rating action follows a similar rating action on CSX Corp. on April 28, 2011. The upgrade on CSX reflects substantial improvement in the company's operating profitability, cash flow adequacy, and liquidity over the past year. (Please see the research update on CSX published April 28, 2011.) Freight railroads Norfolk Southern Corp. (BBB+/Stable/A-2) and CSX Corp. (BBB/Stable/--)...

Companies mentioned in this report are: Conrail Inc.,CSX Corp.,Norfolk Southern Corp.,Consolidated Rail Corp.
Action: Upgraded

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Conrail Inc.,CSX Corp.,Norfolk Southern Corp.,Consolidated Rail Corp.

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