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Ex-CSX exec now CEO of Florida East Coast

(The following story by Mark Basch appeared on the Florida Times-Union website on May 29, 2010.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Florida East Coast Railway announced Friday that James Hertwig will become president and CEO of the company, effective July 1. Hertwig was...

New York high speed rail plans make gains

(The following story by Eric Anderson appeared on the Albany Times-Union website on May 29, 2010.) ALBANY, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. Louise Slaughter said Friday that CSX Transportation and federal railroad officials had reached an agreement on plans to build a third track...

CSXT, Florida forge rail security pact

(The following appeared on the Progressive Railroading website on May 28, 2010.) Yesterday, CSX Transportation announced it entered into a rail security partnership with the state of Florida. Called “SecureNOW,” the partnership “formalizes and enhances [our] ongoing...

CSX’s Memphis-Nashville line to re-open

(CSX issued the following on May 25, 2010.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Working ahead of schedule, CSX Transportation today plans to re-open its Memphis-Nashville line that was heavily damaged by severe flooding earlier this month, company officials said. Operations were...

VRE riders should expect delays next week

(The following story by Uriah A. Kiser appeared on the News & Messenger website May 25, 2010.) PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Big changes are coming for Virginia Railway Express riders on June 1. Only three morning trains and three evening trains will run on the...

Hurdle remains on CSX’s Worcester project

(The following story by Nick Kotsopoulos appeared on the Telegram & Gazette website on May 20, 2010.) WORCESTER, Mass. — While City Manager Michael V. O’Brien has committed to coming back to the City Council in three weeks with a deal to address issues associated...