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Property, plant and equipment - Depreciation expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation expense | $ 9,392 | $ 8,457 | $ 8,308
Insurance and Other [Member] |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation expense | 2,388 | 2,276 | 2,318
Railroad, Utilities and Energy [Member] |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation expense | $ 7,004 | $ 6,181 | $ 5,990

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