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CEO: Norfolk Southern Delivering on Commitments Through Successful Execution of Strategic Plan

May 11, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern is delivering on commitments to improve corporate performance through successful execution of its strategic plan, the company’s CEO told shareholders.

Norfolk Southern CFO Retiring, Searching for Successor

May 11, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Marta R. Stewart, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Norfolk Southern Corp. is retiring effective Aug. 1, 2017.

Union Pacific Operating Revenue Increase of 6 Percent in Q1 2017

May 10, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corp. recently reported 2017 first quarter net income of nearly $1.1 billion, while operating revenue of $5.1 billion was up 6 percent in the first quarter 2017 compared to the first quarter 2016.

Major Upgrades Planned for N Line in New York City

May 10, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

New York City Transit (NYCT) will be performing major upgrades to the Astoria’s N Subway Line equipment this summer.

CSX: Net Earnings Up in First Quarter of 2017

May 10, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp. recently announced first quarter 2017 net earnings of $362 million, up from $356 million during the same period of last year.

Norfolk Southern: New Crew Management System to Boost Efficiency

May 10, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

A new train crew management and payroll system currently under development should boost operating efficiency, lower costs and increase productivity, Norfolk Southern says.

Museum Puts Refurbished Transfer Caboose Back in Service

April 19, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Southeastern Railway Museum this weekend unveiled a newly refurbished transfer caboose.

Conrail Names Timothy Tierney President and COO

April 19, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Conrail board of directors recently named Timothy Tierney president and chief operating officer. Tierney succeeds Ronald Batory, who is retiring after nearly 46 years in the railroad industry.

Southeastern Railway Museum to celebrate cabooses

March 15, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Southeastern Railway Museum will celebrate a venerable icon of the railroad: The caboose and the crews that called them home during. Caboose Days to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 1-2.

CSX Names E. Hunter Harrison Chief Executive Officer

March 8, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp. this week named E. Hunter Harrison chief executive officer, ending months of speculation he was headed for the role.