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Chicago Tribune
5 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
‘Always useful,' Antioch's Samantha Hillner has no set position. But she secures a Division I spot at UIC.
Antioch senior Samantha Hillner is a softball player without a position. Hillner has played numerous positions on the field, including first base, second base, third base and catcher, and she even pitched a few innings in 2024, when the Sequoits finished second in Class 3A for the second straight season. Hillner said she takes her utility role in stride. 'It's easy for me because I'm always involved no matter what position I'm playing,' she said. 'Being a utility player, if somebody gets injured, I can go to their spot. I'm always useful on the field.' Even though Hillner doesn't have a set position, she has a college picked. She announced Monday that she has committed to play at Illinois-Chicago. 'I had probably five offers, but UIC felt right,' she said. 'It's been one place that I really like. I like the people there, the coach, and they are doing great things in the program. I think there's a lot left to be accomplished. 'I like the athletic facilities. The clubhouse was very impressive, and the indoor facility was very nice. The field also has such a good view of the city.' Hillner said the city of Chicago appealed to her. 'I like the city,' she said. 'I go to the city often, especially during Christmas. I like shopping and the lake and the overall vibe of the city. 'It was an easy decision when I broke it down. If I have a rough day, my family can come the next day and have lunch.' Hillner was named a Class 3A all-state first-team selection after playing first base, second base and catcher for the Sequoits this past season. She hit .398 with 10 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs, 40 RBIs, 38 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in as many attempts. 'She's got the metrics everybody wants,' Antioch coach Anthony Rocco said. 'She has outstanding athletic ability and the ability to play multiple positions — she basically can play every position. She's softball-intelligent and knows the right questions to ask and is always thinking ahead.' Hillner also had questions for former Antioch standout Emily Brecht, who will be a redshirt sophomore at UIC. 'She asked me a bunch of questions about the dorms, the culture and how the city is like,' Brecht said. 'I tried to help her with her decision. I wanted to be supportive.' Hillner appreciated Brecht's assistance. 'She really helped me out, and whenever I had a question, she was willing to talk and help me,' Hillner said. 'She was very detailed, and it was really important for me. She was very positive about everything involving UIC.' Hillner adds her name to a growing list of softball players from Antioch at the NCAA Division I level. Among them are Eden Echevarria (Illinois), Gabby Debevec (Illinois), Jacey Schuler (Michigan State) and Hailey Webb (Bradley). Hillner is also the fourth player in Antioch's senior class to commit to a college program, joining Addison Webb (Bradley), Claire Schuyler (Minnesota) and Kailyn Bockwoldt (Rock Valley). 'I think it's really cool, especially with so many playing in the Midwest,' Hillner said. 'I will always run into somebody I know every season.'
Libya Herald
14-07-2025
- Business
- Libya Herald
China to resume implementation of its stalled railways projects in Libya
Libyan Railroads reported last Saturday (12 July) that an agreement was signed on the same day in Beijing with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the Chinese company to resume the implementation work on its stalled railway projects ''in accordance with the contracts concluded between the two parties''. No further details of the contract were revealed. The agreement was signed during Libyan Railroads' delegation's visit to China to participate in the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Beijing from 8 to 11 July. The agreement signing followed a working meeting held last Friday 11 July between the technical delegation of Libyan Railroads headed by Chairman Saeed Al-Kilani, and members of his accompanying delegation with Chen Shichang, General Manager of CCECC and several company officials, in the presence of the Libyan Ambassador to China, Khaled Al-Sayeh. The meeting discussed the contracts concluded between the two parties to implement railway projects in the Tripoli – Ras Ajdir, Tripoli – Sirte and Al-Haysha – Sabha sectors. During the meeting CCECC had expressed its desire to complete the implementation of the project. It was agreed to continue coordination to demonstrate the difficulties and find solutions for the return of the Chinese company to resume the implementation of the Libyan railway project. UIC exempts Libyan Railways from unpaid membership fees At the event the Libyan Railroads delegation, led by Chairman Saeed Salem Al-Kilani, also met with François Davin, Director General of the International Union of Railways (UIC) where UIC exempted Libyan Railroads from its unpaid membership fees for previous years. . Libyan Railroads holds meeting with LIA – discusses possibilities of investment and financing Libyan Railroads preparing economic feasibility studies with Italy's ITALFERR for Chad-Niger rail link Libyan Railroads signs MoU with Chinese BFI Consortium for rail line to Egypt ( Libyan Railroads participates in French Libyan Transport Forum 11 to 12 December, Paris ( Libyan Railroads meets eastern government and BFI to discuss way forward ( Libyan Railroads participates in ''Financing Railway Projects in Africa Forum'' in Dakkar, Senegal ( Libyan Railroads and Russian Railways discuss activating stalled Sirte-Benghazi rail project ( Libyan Railroads holds consultations with the ambassadors of Chad and Niger on rail link for transit trade route ( Greece's Mytilineos indicates desire to invest in Tripoli and Benghazi metros: Libyan Railroads ( Railroads Libya visits sites to follow up on damage and loss of equipment ( Railroads Libya hosts Tunisian engineering firm ( Railroads Libya holds meeting with Hill International in Greece ( BOT is the way forward for completion of Libya's railway project ( A railway system is fundamental to diversifying Libya's economy post-oil ( 'The Importance of Railways to Sustainable Growth, Transit Trade and Economic Development'' workshop – Tripoli, 22 November ( Libyan Railways Implementation Authority invites International Federation of Railways to participate in November workshop ( Delegation from Libya's Rail Authority visits InnoTrans 2022 in preparation for workshop ( Libyan Rail Authority meets Chinese about restarting projects ( Libya's Railroad Authority tests old locomotive and 10 KM track from Khoms Port to Khoms station ( Egypt and Libya contemplating extending Egypt's rail line to Benghazi ( Egypt to build rail line to Benghazi ( Libya to develop its coastal free zones with African states through its railway project and create partnerships with EU ( Russia considers resumption of work on Libyan railway ( Massive LD 50-billion development of Tobruk unveiled; railway to Sudan to be built ( Libya awaiting Chinese team for railway talks ( Railway will be resumed ( Russians in Tripoli for talks on Sirte-Benghazi railway project resumption ( Tripoli and Benghazi LRT systems progress ( Tripoli and Benghazi metro systems moving forward ( Details of foreign consortium to invest and implement Tripoli metro, bus and infrastructure project and its financing revealed ( Bashagha government signs cooperation agreement with Chinese Railways company, BFI and British consultants Arup ( Details of foreign consortium to invest and implement Tripoli metro, bus and infrastructure project and its financing revealed ( Chinese-led foreign consortium to invest and implement Tripoli metro and bus network Tripoli and Benghazi metro systems moving forward First batch of public transport buses shipped from China New bus operations for Tripoli and Benghazi Tripoli and Benghazi LRT systems progress Chinese-led foreign consortium to invest and implement Tripoli metro and bus network ( Transit Trade Road Libya-Niger Transit Trade Road report says US$ 3.2 bn project has numerous national and international benefits (
Korea Herald
10-07-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
The 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail Was Held in Beijing
MODERN RAILWAYS 2025 Held Concurrently BEIJING, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China Daily: According to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (CR), the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail was held in Beijing from July 8 to 11, 2025, co-hosted by CR and the International Union of Railways (UIC). Under the theme "High-Speed Rail: Innovation and Development for a Better Life". More than 2,000 participants attended the event, including government officials, diplomatic envoys, corporate executives, experts, and scholars from over 60 countries, regions, and international organizations, as well as domestic representatives. The attending representatives highly commended the rapid development and notable achievements of China's high-speed rail in recent years. A broad consensus was reached on key issues concerning the future of high-speed rail innovation and development. The congress served as a global platform for showcasing high-speed rail achievements, fostering technological exchange, and industrial cooperation. It featured 2 roundtables and 30 technical sessions, with over 200 senior executives, experts, and scholars sharing innovations. Over 700 paper submissions from 27 countries and international organizations brought together cutting-edge ideas and fresh perspectives. The concurrently held MODERN RAILWAYS 2025 attracted 521 companies from 14 countries and regions. A number of advanced technologies and high-end equipment, such as Railway unmanned aerial vehicle intelligent inspection, were unveiled. Thirty innovative train models, including the CR450 Fuxing EMU trains and maglev trains were displayed. The exhibition featured over 30,000 categories of exhibits and welcomed more than 72,000 visitors, offering the public a window into the future of high-speed rail technology. During the congress, CR signed cooperation agreements with railway groups from France, Spain, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Laos, Malaysia and other countries. The congress also featured railway-themed science outreach, fan engagement, and technical visits, promoting high-speed rail culture and building a bridge for mutual learning and exchange among civilizations. China's high-speed rail network spans 48,000 km—over 70% of the global total—connecting 97% of cities with populations over 500,000. Fuxing EMU trains operate at commercial speeds of up to 350 km/h, with over 10,000 daily departures serving more than 16 million passengers. EMU trips have exceeded 22.9 billion. China led the development of all 13 system-level international standards under the UIC, contributing expertise and advancing global rail technology.
Cision Canada
10-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
The 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail Was Held in Beijing
MODERN RAILWAYS 2025 Held Concurrently According to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (CR), the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail was held in Beijing from July 8 to 11, 2025, co-hosted by CR and the International Union of Railways (UIC). Under the theme "High-Speed Rail: Innovation and Development for a Better Life". More than 2,000 participants attended the event, including government officials, diplomatic envoys, corporate executives, experts, and scholars from over 60 countries, regions, and international organizations, as well as domestic representatives. The attending representatives highly commended the rapid development and notable achievements of China's high-speed rail in recent years. A broad consensus was reached on key issues concerning the future of high-speed rail innovation and development. The congress served as a global platform for showcasing high-speed rail achievements, fostering technological exchange, and industrial cooperation. It featured 2 roundtables and 30 technical sessions, with over 200 senior executives, experts, and scholars sharing innovations. Over 700 paper submissions from 27 countries and international organizations brought together cutting-edge ideas and fresh perspectives. The concurrently held MODERN RAILWAYS 2025 attracted 521 companies from 14 countries and regions. A number of advanced technologies and high-end equipment, such as Railway unmanned aerial vehicle intelligent inspection, were unveiled. Thirty innovative train models, including the CR450 Fuxing EMU trains and maglev trains were displayed. The exhibition featured over 30,000 categories of exhibits and welcomed more than 72,000 visitors, offering the public a window into the future of high-speed rail technology. During the congress, CR signed cooperation agreements with railway groups from France, Spain, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Laos, Malaysia and other countries. The congress also featured railway-themed science outreach, fan engagement, and technical visits, promoting high-speed rail culture and building a bridge for mutual learning and exchange among civilizations. China's high-speed rail network spans 48,000 km—over 70% of the global total—connecting 97% of cities with populations over 500,000. Fuxing EMU trains operate at commercial speeds of up to 350 km/h, with over 10,000 daily departures serving more than 16 million passengers. EMU trips have exceeded 22.9 billion. China led the development of all 13 system-level international standards under the UIC, contributing expertise and advancing global rail technology.
Maroc
08-07-2025
- Business
- Maroc
Morocco Takes Part in World Congress on High-Speed Rail
The 12th UIC World Congress on High-Speed Rail opened on Tuesday in Beijing under the theme "High-Speed Rail: Innovation and Development for a Better Life," with Morocco taking part. Organized by the International Union of Railways (UIC), this flagship event will run through Friday, bringing together more than 3,000 experts and professionals from across the globe to exchange views on the latest technological innovations and future challenges in the field of high-speed rail transport. Morocco, which hosted the previous edition in Marrakech in March 2023, is represented at the congress by a delegation led by Director General of the Moroccan National Railways Office (ONCF), Mohamed Rabie Khlie, accompanied by Director General of the National Agency for Strategic Management of State Holdings (ANGSPE), Abdellatif Zaghnoun. On the sidelines of the congress, Khlie will also take part in the 106th General Assembly of the UIC, where Morocco holds the vice-presidency of the organization as well as the presidency of the Africa Region. Held every two to three years since 1992, the UIC World Congress on High-Speed Rail serves as the leading international platform for dialogue among rail industry professionals. The event provides an opportunity to assess global developments in high-speed rail and spotlight the sector's latest technological breakthroughs. This year's edition features a comprehensive program including plenary sessions, round tables, and parallel sessions addressing key topics such as planning, construction, technology, equipment, operational management, and rail safety. According to organizers, the Beijing edition will highlight China's achievements in the sector, notably its high-speed rail network, the largest in the world with over 46,000 kilometers in operation. MAP: 08 July 2025
