Amtrak announced Charles W. Moorman (Wick) was named the company’s next president and chief executive officer. He started work Sept. 1. Moorman was previously the chairman, CEO and president of Norfolk Southern Corp., where he worked for 40 years, starting as a management trainee. He worked his way to the top of the company and brings those decades of rail industry knowledge to his new position. Moorman is a graduate of Georgia Tech and Harvard Business School. “We are very pleased that someone with Wick’s experience and vision will lead Amtrak during this critical period as the company charts a course for future growth and improvement,” said Anthony Coscia, chairman, Board of Directors, in a statement. “Under CEO Joe Boardman, and with the support of the Administration and Congress, Amtrak has achieved record levels of performance and investment. The Board believes Wick can build upon this success in the coming year by launching initiatives to further enhance safety and customer service, modernize our operations, and guide our implementation of the FAST Act.” Joe Boardman announced his retirement from Amtrak in the fall. “I have been humbled to lead this extraordinary organization over the past eight years,” Boardman said in a statement. “I look forward to spending time with my family and wish Wick all the best as he brings his excellent experience to Amtrak.”