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Leases - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) mi | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Right-of-use asset | $ 501 | $ 472
Right-of-use asset recognized as non-cash asset addition |  | 11
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of operating lease liabilities | 60 | $ 59
Quality Carriers, Inc. |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Right-of-use asset recognized as non-cash asset addition | $ 88 |
State of Georgia |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Term of lease agreement | 50 years |
Number of miles of right-of-way with integral equipment leased | mi | 137 |
Percentage of annual increase in operating lease | 2.50% |
Maximum | Other parties |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Term of lease agreement | 50 years |

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