EXHIBIT 16.1 ------------ February 17, 1994 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549 Gentlemen: We have read the statements made by Consolidated Rail Corporation , which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Form 8-K report for the month of February, 1994. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K. Very truly yours, Coopers & Lybrand Coopers & Lybrand 4