I haven’t heard back on the MD meetings yet. Parola was very
appreciative for the opportunity.
From: Hunter Biden
[mailto:hbiden@rosemontseneca.com]
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 9:56 AM
To: Bob Cook
Subject: Re: Amtrak HSR Guy
Ill try to set up a meeting with him asap. I met with
carper Wed and had an interesting discussion regarding Amtrak's focus on HSR
going forward. I plan to meet with Stephen Gardner for lunch- i think the
second week of Oct. How did MD meetings go yesterday? Now that you
have read War- go see the movie they made its called Restrepo.
R. Hunter Biden
Rosemont Seneca Partners LLC
202-333-1880
212-933-9965
On Sep 24, 2010, at 10:23 AM, Bob Cook wrote:
Hunter:
Do you know Al Engel? If not, can you get to know him? He is highly
regarded, but his ties to AECOM concern us. AECOM recently announced a
slate of high profile HSR hires. Coincidence? I think not.
By
the way, I just finished WAR, by Sebastian Junger. You recommended it
when we met for lunch. Great read. I have a friend who’s son is
with the 10th Mountain
and was in Korungal prior to the men in the book. Incredible perspective
on Afganistan and combat.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Amtrak tabs Engel to oversee HSR
department
Today, Amtrak announced it named Al Engel vice president of the national
intercity passenger railroad’s newly f
ormed high-speed rail department. He will
lead initiatives to help Amtrak play a larger role in high-speed passenger-rail
operations in the United States.
Engel most recently was vice president and high-speed rail director for AECOM,
which provides professional, technical and management support services. He also
serves on the American Public Transportation Association’s board.
Engel will be charged with pursuing partnerships with states and other
passenger-rail industry constituents to develop high-speed rail corridors, such
as new projects advancing forward in California and Florida. He also will
conduct planning activities to improve Amtrak high-speed rail operations in the
Northeast. In addition, Engel will serve as an AECOM senior advisor on a study
commissioned by Amtrak to determine the feasibility of increasing top speeds
along the Northeast Corridor, reducing trip times between Washington, D.C., and
Boston, and increasing train frequencies.
With more than 40 years of experience in the rail transportation industry,
Engel has been active in the study, advocacy and development of high-speed rail
projects, including equipment procurement and infrastructure work on the
Northeast Corridor prior to Amtrak launching Acela Express service.
Prior to joining AECOM in 2009, Engel was a financial advisor with Morgan
Stanley. He also previously served as president and CEO of SYSTRA Consulting, a
firm affiliated with France’s Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer and Pris
Metro, specializing in rail transportation and public transit planning and
engineering, including high-speed rail projects.
In addition, Engel was president, CEO and founder of SYSTRA predecessor LS Transit
Systems Inc., which provided consulting services for the California High Speed
Rail Authority as it developed an implementation plan.
“Al has considerable expertise, is a dedicated proponent for public
transportation and shares our conviction that Amtrak plays a vital, leading and
necessary role in expanding and operating high-speed rail service across the
country,” said Amtrak President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Boardman in
a prepared statement.
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