CSX

PHILADELPHIA — As the U.S. economy continues to recover, CSX Corp. remains sharply focused on safety, service and productivity, the things that have made the company successful through a variety of economic conditions, Michael Ward, CSX Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, told investors at the company’s Annual Shareholder meeting today. The company performed very well in the recent recession while positioning itself as a “stronger and more capable” company, Ward said. “The opportunities to create value for customers, investors, employees and communities are impressive.” Ward said it is very important for CSX to continue to “do the right things”

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Cressie Brown, a 22-year veteran, has been named CSX Transportation’s Vice President-Service Design and Advanced Technology, reporting to David Brown, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. The appointment is effective immediately.

LOS ANGELES — The U.S. must make a renewed and aggressive national commitment to modernize its infrastructure in order to keep its leading position in the global economy, Michael Ward, CSX Corporation’s chairman, president and chief executive officer said this morning as part of a panel discussion on “Investing in Global Infrastructure” at the Milken Institute Global Conference. “The quality of America’s infrastructure has long been one of the key reasons for its stunning success in the global marketplace,” Ward said. “Other nations are making serious forward-looking investments. The U.S. needs to do the same and do a better job