CH2M Awarded Program Management Services Contract by RailPros for Redlands Passenger Rail Project

DENVER, Jun. 15, 2016 -- RailPros, an engineering and management firm serving the California rail market, has awarded a program management services contract to CH2M to assist with the development and implementation of the Redlands Passenger Rail Project (RPRP) for the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG).

Supporting the region's population and growth, the goal of the RPRP is to connect residents, businesses and visitors to a variety of leisure, education, healthcare and other destinations, and provide additional transportation choices through the implementation of a new passenger rail service. The 9-mile rail extension, which is designed to integrate conveniently with other modes such as auto, bus and bicycle, will modernize an existing rail right-of-way owned by SANBAG and provide a new train line connecting to the Los Angeles Basin's existing Metrolink commuter rail lines.

As a subcontractor to the project's lead program manager, RailPros, CH2M will provide planning, coordination and risk assessment, and management services for the RPRP. CH2M also will assist with the rail passenger vehicle acquisition and conduct a fare collection system study. Because safety is a critical component of rail systems, especially with the startup of a new passenger service, CH2M will work closely with RailPros, SANBAG, the Federal Railroad Administration and other regulators and rail operators to develop system processes that ensure public safety.

"As the top ranked program management firm, and as a leader in transit and rail planning, design, construction and procurement, CH2M looks forward to delivering high-quality services for RailPros, SANBAG and the rail passengers of Southern California," said Tom Donahue, CH2M's Transit & Rail Director.

About CH2M
CH2M leads the professional services industry delivering sustainable solutions to clients working on the world's most complex challenges. CH2Mers make a positive difference providing consulting, design, engineering and management solutions for vital infrastructure and resources serving diverse public- and private-sector clients. With $5.4 billion in revenue and ~22,000 people, the firm has offices in 50 countries and four business groups: water; environment and nuclear; transportation; and energy and industrial. Known for managing global events such as the Olympic Games, CH2M ranks among Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies; number-one in environmental consulting and program management by Engineering News-Record; and among sustainability leaders by independent analyst Verdantix. CH2M in 2016 was selected to receive the World Environment Center's Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development, and in 2015, received the Stockholm International Water Institute's highest Industry Water Award for advancing innovative potable reuse technologies. To learn more about the CH2M difference, connect with the firm at www.ch2m.com; linkedin.com/company/ch2m; twitter.com/ch2m; facebook.com/ch2mhill; and search for jobs at www.ch2m.com/careers.

About RailPros
Consistently delivering outstanding service for more than 15 years, RailPros, Inc. is focused on providing engineering, construction management and project management services for transportation infrastructure projects. The company's main expertise is the design and management of rail infrastructure projects on dense-traffic, mixed passenger and freight corridors. Clients include public agencies like San Diego Association of Governments, Orange County Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County Metro, Southern California Regional Rail Authority, Riverside County Transportation Authority, San Bernardino Associated Governments, Port of Long Beach, Bay Area Rapid Transit and Caltrans. In addition to RailPros extensive work in the California market, they have staff providing services in North Western and North Eastern United States.

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	tdoerr@ch2m.com

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