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Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) | Mar. 31, 2024 state mi
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Rail route network, distance | mi | 20,000
Number of states rail network serves | state | 26

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