William Schafer joins TranSystems
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefWilliam Schafer, Jr., has joined TranSystems’ Freight Railroads Group, TransSystems announced Tuesday. The company noted Schafer has more than 30 years experience in the rail industry, specializing in railroad operational requirements and integration with facilities planning and design.
“We are very pleased to have Bill on board and are confident he will hit the ground running with his knowledge of the industry and strong industry relationships,” said John Nussrallah, market sector leader for TranSystems’ Freight Railroads group.
Schafer will be located at the company’s Schaumburg, Ill., office, working with local passenger clients and Class I railroads associated with the Chicago Metroplex and CREATE projects, respectively.
Schafer’s past experience has included stints with Jacobs, Edwards and Kelcey, and Parsons Transportation Group, both in Chicago. As a former division engineer for Norfolk Southern Railroad, Schafer gained practical knowledge of railroad planning and construction practices.
