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[ March 10, 2026 ] Sherrill Proposes More Than $1 Billion in State Support for NJ Transit in Fiscal 2027 Commuter Rail
[ March 10, 2026 ] Progress Rail to Modernize 96 Norfolk Southern EMD SD70M-2 Locomotives Norfolk Southern
[ March 4, 2026 ] AAR: FRA Data Confirm Freight Rail Achieved Record Safety Performance in 2025 FRA
[ March 4, 2026 ] Rail Accident Investigation Branch Issues Five Safety Recommendations After Passenger Dragged in November 2024 World
[ March 4, 2026 ] G&W’s North Carolina & Virginia Railroad to Serve New Forged Rings Facility in North Carolina Short Line/Regional

CSX Corporation Names David Baggs as VP Capital Markets and Investor Relations

July 7, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Corp. announced the promotion of David Baggs to vice president capital markets and investor relations, effective immediately. Previously, he was assistant vice president treasury and investor relations.

CSX Announces VP Appointments in Finance, Commercial

June 30, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Corp. announced appointments for three veteran leaders of the company.

DOT Announces $562.9 Million Amtrak Loan for 70 Locomotives to Run on Northeast Corridor

June 30, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a $562.9 million loan to Amtrak under the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program that will create hundreds of manufacturing jobs across several states.

Union Pacific Railroad Named Best Diversity Company for Third Consecutive Year

June 29, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — For the third consecutive year, Diversity Careers in Engineering and Information Technology named Union Pacific Railroad a Best Diversity Company.

DOT Provides $126 Million to Ease Train Congestion in Chicago Rail Corridor

June 28, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the Illinois Department of Transportation can now start spending $126 million for Chicago’s Englewood Flyover project that was awarded last year.

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $16 Million Grant for California’s Rail Network

June 28, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) can now begin spending a $16 million grant that will support safety and scheduling improvements on the heavily traveled San Francisco to San Jose corridor.

NTSB Investigating Amtrak Wreck

June 24, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

The National Transportation Safety Board has launched a Go-Team to investigate the collision between an Amtrak passenger train and a vehicle at a grade crossing on a rural highway in Nevada.

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.

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.

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