Johan Linden was named president and COO of Dole Food Co., taking over for C. Michael Carter, who announced his retirement.

Kansas City Southern, Kansas City, Mo., and its U.S. subsidiary, The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR), will invest approximately $19 million in 2015 on construction and improvement projects on KCSR’s Beaumont Subdivision line.

Kansas City Southern (KCS), Kansas City, Mo., announced that its U.S. subsidiary, The Kansas City Southern Railway Co. (KCSR), is investing approximately $18 million in construction and improvement projects on its Laredo Subdivision from Laredo to Corpus Christi, Texas.

Mark Magnesen will be the new president of Kraft Foods' Oscar Mayer division, replacing Sam Rovit, who announced his resignation in February following a shakeup within Kraft’s top management team.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), Darien, Conn., acquired approximately 95% of the shares of London-based Freightliner Group Ltd. from Arcapita and other shareholders for cash consideration of approximately $755 million.

Keith Swiednicki was appointed president and CEO of KOM International, taking over for Allan Kohl, who moved up as chairman.

Quiznos named Doug Pendergast as new president and CEO, succeeding Stuart Mathis, who resigned to pursue other opportunities.

Norfolk Southern Corp., Norfolk, Va., unveiled what is said to be the first emissions-friendly locomotives funded by the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc., Darien, Conn., acquired Pinsly Railroad Co.’s Arkansas division for approximately $40 million in cash.

foodcareplus, Antwerp, Belgium, opened a commercial office in the New Jersey–New York–Pennsylvania area.