U.K. Operations Optimization (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2018

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]

Restructuring and related expenses associated with the optimization are expected to be approximately $55 million (assuming the adjustment described in footnote (a) below does not occur and an exchange rate of $1.40 for one British pound) and are comprised of the following, including the current estimate of the timing of the related charges, which is subject to change (dollars in thousands):

	Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018		Estimated Total Restructuring and Related Costs
Rationalization of locomotive and railcar fleet(a)	$	5,938	$	29,000
Management restructuring(b)	2,129		9,000
Productivity and automation investments	1,288		17,000
Total	$	9,355	$	55,000

(a) Strengthening commercial demand for bulk commodity shipments may result in less restructuring and related expense if new business is contracted for a higher profit using the excess equipment.

(b) Subject to requisite U.K. consultative process.

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]

Restructuring and related activity for the U.K. Operations Optimization program for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was as follows (dollars in thousands):

	Rationalization of Locomotive and Railcar Fleet			Management Restructuring			Productivity and Automation Investments			Total
Restructuring and related liability as of December 31, 2017	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Restructuring and related costs incurred	5,938			2,129			1,288			9,355
Cash payments	(307		)	(620		)	(1,065		)	(1,992		)
Non-cash settlements	(897		)	—			(223		)	(1,120		)
Restructuring and related liability as of June 30, 2018	$	4,734		$	1,509		$	—		$	6,243