2011 – Page 5 – Railfanning.org

Ronald Sorozan Named Amtrak Chief Information Officer

June 24, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – Ronald Sorozan has been appointed as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for America’s Railroadsm, providing leadership for all Amtrak information technology, effective June 20.

Map of the former Staten Island Railway South Beach line

June 24, 2011 Railfanning.org

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NTSB Unveils New ‘Most Wanted List’

June 23, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced its new list of the most critical transportation issues that need to be addressed to improve safety and save lives. The new “Most Wanted List” highlights 10 safety issues that impact transportation nationwide.

CSX Corporation Issues Annual Integrated Financial and Sustainability Report

June 22, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Corp. announced the release of its 2010 Corporate Profile and Responsibility (CPR) Report. CSX’s second-annual report offers an in-depth review of the company, highlighting both financial performance metrics and sustainability reporting.

CN: New Fuel Efficiency Program at the Heart of Sustainability Agenda

June 22, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

MONTREAL — CN is deriving clear gains from its Fuel Management Excellence (FMX) program, which drives both fuel efficiency and environmental benefits.

Union Pacific Corporation Announces Expiration of Exchange Offers

June 21, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corp. announced the expiration of its private offers to exchange the outstanding notesfor a combination of 4.163 percent notes due 2022 and cash.

Union Pacific Names D. Lynn Kelley Vice President – Continuous Improvement

June 21, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific has named D. Lynn Kelley vice president – Continuous Improvement effective July 1.

Amtrak Heartland Flyer Celebrates 12th Anniversary

June 18, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OKLAHOMA CITY – Communities along the Oklahoma City-Fort Worth route of the state-supported Amtrak Heartland Flyer will celebrate the 12th anniversary of daily passenger rail service on Saturday, June 18.

Mongeau: CN Investing to Buy, Rehabilitate Four Short Lines

June 16, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

EDMONTON — Claude Mongeau, president and chief executive officer of CN, said the company will have invested almost C$400 million to buy and rehabilitate four short-line railways serving resource-rich regions of northern Alberta by year-end 2011.

CN to Sell Assets of IC RailMarine Terminal

June 16, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

NEW ORLEANS — CN announced a definitive agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of IC RailMarine Terminal Company (ICRMT) to Raven Energy an affiliate of Foresight Energy LLC and the Cline Group for $73 million.