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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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