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Technical Briefing: HBR Engineering Assessment Winnipeg, MB Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Technical Briefing: HBR Engineering Assessment Winnipeg, MB Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1 INTRODUCTION • Provide a detailed interim update on the status of the engineering assessment of the HBR • Share details about the current status of the Port of Churchill, and plans for use of the port throughout the rail suspension • Share details on the current status of the Marine Tank Farm and plans for winter fuel storage • Provide an opportunity for questions from stakeholders 2 PANEL MEMBERS • Peter Touesnard, CCO OmniTRAX • Sergio Sabatini, COO, OmniTRAX • Ron Mitchell, Senior Rail Manager, AECOM Canada • Tony Simoes, VP Engineering, OmniTRAX Canada • Trent Weber, VP Sales, OmniTRAX Canada • Jeff McEachern, VP Terminal Operations, OmniTRAX Canada 3 HISTORICAL CONTEXT Section Two 4 HUDSON BAY RAILWAY 5 HUDSON BAY RAILROAD • 627 miles of track purchased in 1997 along with the Port of Churchill • No vehicle access North of MP 355 or Bird, MB. Only access is via rail or helicopter • Railroad was built on top of a swamp • Flat open tundra with 90,000 lakes and swamp/bog areas • The railroad is built on permafrost, which is constantly shifting under the track requiring extensive maintenance • The only railroad that serves the Hudson Bay • 23 online customers • 7 effected by the floods • Numerous OCFS customers effected 6 THE HBR HAS MAINTAINED THIS LINE TO TRANSPORT CANADA TRACK STANDARDS NECESSARY FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS AT A COST OF MORE THAN $9M/YEAR. HBR Operating and Capital Spend (Millions$) 14 12 4.53 4.81 10 4.23 8 3.62 3.48 6 9.27 8.45 4 6.11 5.32 5.59 2 0 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 Herchmer Sub Non-Herchmer 7 2017 FLOOD 8 2017 FLOOD RESPONSE CHRONOLOGY On May 23, 2017 at 1400 central time, all train traffic was halted north of Gillam, Manitoba because of an unprecedented flooding event between Gillam and Churchill Manitoba. HBR Crews were conducting HI rail inspections when the flooding occurred. First washout was found at Mile 393.6 while inspecting northwards. Crews also commenced inspections from Churchill and identified high water over the rail at Mile 441. May 24/25: HBR crews continued inspections northward and were stopped by flood waters at Mile 413.7. May 26: HBR senior management (Sergio Sabatini, Tony Simoes, Jim Conner) conducted a helicopter inspection of the line. Discovered 19 washouts, 5 damaged bridges and area at Mile 441 that was under 10 feet of water for 1.5 miles. Town of Churchill and Transport Canada were made aware of the severity of the situation. May 29: Emergency Measures Manitoba accompanied senior HBR management on another helicopter inspection to see the catastrophic damage. 9 2017 FLOOD RESPONSE CHRONOLOGY May 29/30: OmniTRAX met with Emergency Measures Manitoba to discuss damage to the rail line. June 1: AECOM was brought under contract to conduct a detailed assessment of the flood damage. Ron Mitchell accompanied HBR staff on another helicopter inspection. June 5: HBR issued an RFP to AECOM seeking engineering and construction project management consulting services to repair the infrastructure and restore rail operations. The methodology for safely and efficiently repairing the line requires enough detail for HBR to plan budget and schedule for a resumption of service. June 8: HBR conducted another helicopter inspection. This inspection revealed that much of the flood waters had receded. 10 FORCE MAJEURE • On June 9, 2017, HBR declared Force Majeure • An event of Force Majeure is defined as an event beyond the control of the operator, which prevents a party from complying with any of its obligations under a contract • There were two main reasons for declaring Force Majeure in this instance: 1. Social Responsibility: We wanted everyone to understand the seriousness of the situation and to start taking steps in case the railway could not be rebuilt before winter. 2. Contractual Responsibility: We had contractual obligations under several agreements and providing written notice of Force Majeure was a requirement under those agreements. 11 Technical Briefing on Hudson Bay Railway Flood July 18, 2017 Introductions: Ron Mitchell, Senior Rail Manager, AECOM − Ron is a licensed Professional Engineer, a member of AARS (American Association of Railroad Superintendents) and AREMA − Ron has 45 years of rail industry experience, including 20 years with CP and 15 years of railway safety oversight with Transport Canada. For the past 10 years, he has worked as a consultant delivering rail projects worldwide − Ron participated in a June 1, 2017 helicopter assessment of the flooded portions of the rail line and the first few days of the detailed assessment Introductions: The Detailed Assessment Team Key members of the detailed assessment team were: − Tony Simoes, VP Engineering, OmniTRAX Canada − Dan Kryska, P.Eng., Senior Engineer Track and Structures, AECOM Calgary − Carmen Otero, Civil Engineer, AECOM Burnaby AECOM Understands the Importance of the HBR to Northern Communities Key messages for today: − Safety. Repairs must be done properly. The HBR carries hazardous goods like aviation and diesel fuel as well as gasoline. VIA Rail carries passengers to and from their homes as well as vacationers to the North. − Rail Regulatory Framework. HBR must comply to Transport Canada Regulations for track and other infrastructure. This railroad is built on a fragile northern environment. It has to be rebuilt properly. − Importance to have this railroad open prior to freeze up. Reliable service for customers and the town of Churchill but also has to be compliant to regulations and standards. − We have a plan to rebuild the railroad in 60 days. It won’t be inexpensive or easy, but it can be done. Condition of HBR Herchmer Subdivision Prior to Flood − HBR Herchmer Subdivision has been maintained with sound engineering practices and adheres to Transport Canada regulations. − AECOM has assisted HBR in maintaining this line into compliance with Transport Canada Safety Standards for 10 years. − Some assessments/improvements made in the Herchmer Subdivision since 2008: − Ballast: ~400 carloads per year − Bank widening unstable areas: 819 carloads − Ties: 75,500 installed − Surfacing 1,220 miles − A thorough assessment was required to ensure that safety standards are met before reopening the line to rail traffic. − Running a railroad on muskeg and melting permafrost is a constant challenge. A permanent solution, although theoretically possible, is not practical as conditions are always changing. AECOM’s Work for OmniTRAX − Engineering services to OmniTRAX-owned HBR, CTR, and KFIR, for routine re-occurring services and to provide “on call” Professional Engineering support of the Maintenance of Way activities on their respective railways. Ongoing since Nov 2014. − Engineering services as Independent Engineer to a 10-year, $60 million project to rehabilitate the HBR, 509 miles of track from The Pas to Churchill, Manitoba. Reporting to OmniTRAX, Transport Canada, and the Province of Manitoba. Ongoing since Oct 2009. − Engineering services for bridge inspections and bridge ratings to OmniTRAX Canada. From 2007 to 2009. − Engineering services for design and construction of emergency bridge repair at MP 12.9 HBR Thompson Subdivision. Cost Associated with Maintaining HBR since 2008 − Since 2008 through 2016, the Hudson Bay Railway (HBR) has had $75M invested in the infrastructure of the rail line and its operating equipment. − In addition, the HBR has spent $44M in maintenance of the railway’s track and right of way. − The HBR has received $40M in assistance from the Federal and Provincial governments over the same timeframe. AECOM Overview With an integrated team operating in more than 150 countries, AECOM works to positively impact lives, transform communities and make the world a better place. Industry Rankings AECOM is a leading global provider of professional technical and management support services. 2015 ENR Rankings #1 Global Design Firm #1 International Design #1 Transportation #1 Water #1 General Building Airports 1 Hydroplants 1 Architecture 2 Mass Transit/Rail 1 Bridges 1 Marine and Port Facilities 1 Chemical & Soil Remediation 1 Power 2 Commercial Offices 2 Residential 1 Correctional Facilities 1 Sanitary and Storm Sewers 1 Dams and reservoirs 1 Solar Power 1 Education 2 Sports Facilities 1 General Building 1 Transmission and Distribution 1 Government Offices 1 Transmission Lines 1 Health Care Facilities 1 Transportation 1 Highways 1 Wastewater Treatment Plants 2 Our Core Values and Commitment to Safety Innovation Safety Integrity Our goal is to implement our “Safety for Life” Program as the catalyst to lead our industry in SH&E and commit to zero incidents in the workplace. Scope of Work − AECOM was retained by HBR to perform a detailed assessment of the damage to the existing infrastructure caused by the extreme flooding and to identify the material and work required to repair it. − The assessment required the detailed inspection of 182 miles of rail track, 32 bridges, 507 culverts, and 31 washout areas. − AECOM will work closely with HBR to develop a repair plan, cost estimates, a Project Management Plan for safely restoring the line to service, and prepare contract documents for tender. In addition, AECOM will provide Construction Management services. Hydrological Survey • Statistical analysis performed using 40 years of data from three Water Survey of Canada gauges. • The 2017 event was the flood of record for both the Churchill and Deer Rivers. • The 2017 event was approximately equivalent to a 200-year event. • For reference, the 1997 flood in Southern Manitoba was a 100-year event. Flood (m3/s) Event Churchill43% higher River thanDeer River Weir River (289,000previouskm2) flood(1,890 km2) (2,190 km2) 1000-year 5,070of record 534 430 2017 4,260 439 326 200-year 4,120 437 352 100-year 3,710 396 319 50-year 3,300 354 285 10-year 2,330 256 205 2-year 1,220 143 114 Churchill River Deer River Weir River (2005) (1983) (1983) Previous Flood 2,990 324 349 of Record (m3/s) Preliminary Visit − Inspected section of track between Gillam and Churchill by helicopter on June 1; a few days after water levels had reached their peak.
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