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August 6 2022 Vol. XXVIII • No. 16
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Inside Former Michigan CAT President, Jerry Jung, Passes Away...12
Beth Bartow’s Lifelong Career Spans Decades, Two Continents...34
Jeff Martin Hosts Central Ohio Heavy Equipment Sale...95
‘Workin’ On the Railroad’ Walsh/Herzog Joint Venture Begins $640M Double Track Northwest Indiana Project By Cindy Riley
NICTD/South Shore Line photo
CEG CORRESPONDENT
Construction has finally begun on a $640 million undertaking known as the Double Track Northwest Indiana Project. The long-awaited work includes building more than 26 mi. of new second track between Gary and Michigan City along Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District’s (NICTD’s) existing South Shore Line (SSL). “Elements include approximately two miles of completely new right-of-way in Michigan City; platform reconfigurations at five stations; construction of 1,475 additional parking spaces; a new overhead catenary power system; and reconstruction of 22 at-grade crossings and 20 culverts,” said NICTD’s Nicole Barker, Double Track NWI project manager. “The project is expected to improve safety along the entire alignment, especially in Michigan City, where the new alignment will remove the street-running track; eliminate 13 grade crossings; and provide a safer environment for passengers boarding trains.” Once the work is complete, SSL will be able
Construction has begun on a $640 million undertaking known as the Double Track Northwest Indiana Project.
see RAIL page 56
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New CDL Rule Causes Concerns Does Recent Mandate Burden Employers of Class A Drivers? By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
At the heart of the entry-level driver training rule, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is ensuring that first-time commercial drivers are regulated. The rule, which was kicked down the road for several years, went into effect early in 2022. Though the agency meant well, some say it is putting a heavy burden on an industry that’s already hamstrung by a limited worker pool. To be certified, drivers must complete their training from a school or carrier listed on FMCSA’s Training Provider Some in the construction equipment indusRegistry before taking their commercial driver’s license (CDL) try believe the FMCSA rule puts an undue test. Carriers that provide training must be TPR-listed. burden on companies that employ drivers see RULE page 68
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