Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Speaker: John Rinard, Transportation Program Director for AECOM’s U.S. Western region
John shares lessons learned from his time working on the Korean High-Speed Rail Construction Project, and insights from 40 years of delivering major rail projects on five continents, with a value in excess of $220 billion.
John is a civil engineer and has served as owner, builder, engineer, and consultant throughout his time in the railroad industry. He began his career on the Southern Pacific (Union Pacific) and later started the SCRRA Metrolink system in SoCal. He has lead major programs such as the Alameda Corridor in LA, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Metro, South Korean HSR, Libya, Australia, Jamaica, and many projects across the U.S. In the U.S. he established the initial standards for the Las Vegas to SoCal project and transitioned the California High Speed Rail Authority to a new program manager.
Learn about upcoming webinars hosted by the Alliance: hsrail.org/events
Tell the United States Congress: It’s time to reconnect the country with high-speed and regional rail: hsrail.org/federal-petition
Become a member of the High Speed Rail Alliance: hsrail.org/join-us
The High Speed Rail Alliance is a 501(C)(3) non-profit, supported by individual members like you, who want fast, frequent, and affordable trains throughout North America.
Speaker: John Rinard, Transportation Program Director for AECOM’s U.S. Western region
John shares lessons learned from his time working on the Korean High-Speed Rail Construction Project, and insights from 40 years of delivering major rail projects on five continents, with a value in excess of $220 billion.
John is a civil engineer and has served as owner, builder, engineer, and consultant throughout his time in the railroad industry. He began his career on the Southern Pacific (Union Pacific) and later started the SCRRA Metrolink system in SoCal. He has lead major programs such as the Alameda Corridor in LA, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Metro, South Korean HSR, Libya, Australia, Jamaica, and many projects across the U.S. In the U.S. he established the initial standards for the Las Vegas to SoCal project and transitioned the California High Speed Rail Authority to a new program manager.
Learn about upcoming webinars hosted by the Alliance: hsrail.org/events
Tell the United States Congress: It’s time to reconnect the country with high-speed and regional rail: hsrail.org/federal-petition
Become a member of the High Speed Rail Alliance: hsrail.org/join-us
The High Speed Rail Alliance is a 501(C)(3) non-profit, supported by individual members like you, who want fast, frequent, and affordable trains throughout North America.
