CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was shot and wounded on a CTA Red Line train on the city’s South Side Wednesday evening.
Police said a 31-year-old man was seen walking off a Red Line train at the Cermak-Chinatown stop with a gunshot wound to the neck.
The man was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition, police said.
The victim said he was shot on a train between the Sox-35th and Cermak-Chinatown stops.
The man was clearly bleeding when he got off the Chicago Transit Authority train. He managed to walk down the platform to ground level – where he collapsed.
A Chicago firehouse is located a block away at 212 W. Cermak Rd. Paramedics rushed to the scene.
As CBS 2’s Jermont Terry reported, it remained unclear Wednesday night who fired the shot. It is not known whether the victim got into an altercation with someone on the train, or of a bullet hit him randomly while riding.
The man was not being fully cooperative with police late Wednesday.
Red Line trains bypassed the Cermak-Chinatown stop for about an hour and a half. Service was back to normal by 10 p.m.
We are told Chicago Police are reviewing CTA surveillance to see how the shooting happened – and whether they can determine a description of the shooter.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/via-rail-headquarters-in-montreal.jpg?id=60463437&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C12%2C0%2C12"/><br/><br/><p>If you're <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-jobs" target="_blank">job hunting in Montreal</a> and have a passion for railways, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/via-rail" target="_blank">VIA Rail Canada</a> is currently offering several exciting career opportunities in the city.</p><p>With salaries as high as $106,000 a year, the available positions range from engineering and project management to customer experience and operations. Many of them require specific training or certifications, but some are accessible with just a college diploma and relevant experience. </p><p>With that in mind, here's a look at some VIA Rail jobs currently open in Montreal — and what you need to apply.</p><h3><span></span>VIA Rail Job Openings in Montreal</h3><h3>Electrical Engineer</h3><br/><ul><li><strong>Location</strong>: Montreal, QC</li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: $86,366 – $106,687 per year</li><li><strong>Requirements</strong>:<ul><li>University degree in electrical engineering</li><li>Registered member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical engineering</li><li>Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office</li><li>Bilingual in English and French</li></ul></li><li><strong>Responsibilities</strong>: Design and improve electrical systems for rolling stock, oversee deployment of solutions, and provide technical support across departments.</li></ul><div><a href="https://careers.viarail.ca/job/MONTREAL-Electrical-Engineer-Queb-H3K-3K2/586757917/" target="_blank">More info</a></div><h3>Advisor, Capital Projects</h3><br/><ul><li><strong>Location</strong>: Montreal, QC</li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: $77,112 – $95,256 per year</li><li><strong>Requirements</strong>:<ul><li>Recognized accounting title (CPA) or relevant experience</li><li>Minimum of 5 years in financial analysis</li><li>Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office suite</li><li>Bilingual in English and French</li></ul></li><li><strong>Responsibilities</strong>: Monitor and control capital expenditures, develop financial reporting tools, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.</li></ul><div><a href="https://careers.viarail.ca/job/MONTREAL-Advisor%2C-Capital-Projects-Queb-H3B-2C9/592386417/" target="_blank">More info</a></div><h3>Advisor, Pricing & Revenue Management</h3><br/><ul><li><strong>Location</strong>: Montreal, QC</li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: $77,112 – $95,256 per year</li><li><strong>Requirements</strong>:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in management science, economics, statistics, or related field</li><li>3 years of experience in revenue management</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite</li><li>Bilingual in English and French</li></ul></li><li><strong>Responsibilities</strong>: Implement and maintain pricing structures, evaluate pricing strategies, and participate in projects related to commercial needs</li></ul><div><a href="https://careers.viarail.ca/job/MONTREAL-Advisor%2C-Pricing-&-Revenue-Management-Queb-H3B-2C9/592880417/" target="_blank">More info</a></div><h3>Project Manager</h3><br/><ul><li><strong>Location</strong>: Montreal, QC</li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: $86,366 – $106,687 per year</li><li><strong>Requirements</strong>:<ul><li>Minimum of 6 years of experience, including 5 years in IT project management</li><li>PMP certification</li><li>Knowledge of Agile and SCRUM methodologies</li><li>Bilingual in English and French</li></ul></li><li><strong>Responsibilities</strong>: Manage IT and business projects, establish project governance frameworks, and ensure timely delivery of projects. <span><a href="https://careers.viarail.ca/job/MONTREAL-Project-Manager-Queb-H3B-2C9/592591217/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank"></a></span></li></ul><div><a href="https://careers.viarail.ca/job/MONTREAL-Project-Manager-Queb-H3B-2C9/592591217/" target="_blank">More info</a></div><h3>Project Engineer</h3><br/><ul><li><strong>Location</strong>: Montreal, QC</li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: $86,366 – $106,687 per year</li><li><strong>Requirements</strong>:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience</li><li>Experience with manufacturing suppliers or contractors</li><li>Bilingual in English and French</li></ul></li><li><strong>Responsibilities</strong>: Develop engineering plans, monitor project progress, and liaise between engineering and project management teams.<span><a href="https://careers.viarail.ca/job/MONTREAL-Project-Engineer-Queb-H3K-3K2/592880117/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank"></a></span></li></ul><div><a href="https://careers.viarail.ca/job/MONTREAL-Project-Engineer-Queb-H3K-3K2/592880117/" target="_blank">More info</a></div><h3>Senior Officer, Procurement</h3><br/><ul><li><strong>Location</strong>: Montreal, QC</li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: $86,366 – $106,687 per year</li><li><strong>Requirements</strong>:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in administration, supply chain, logistics, or engineering</li><li>5–7 years of experience in procurement</li><li>Strong sourcing and negotiation skills</li><li>Bilingual in English and French</li></ul></li><li><strong>Responsibilities</strong>: Manage sourcing and procurement activities, prepare RFQs, and oversee supplier performance.</li></ul><div><a href="https://careers.viarail.ca/job/MONTREAL-Senior-Officer%2C-Procurement-Queb-H3K-3K2/592540317/" target="_blank">More info</a></div><h3>Social Media Intern</h3><br/><ul> <li><strong>Location:</strong> Montreal, QC</li><li><strong>Salary:</strong> $19 – $22 per hour</li><li><strong>Requirements:</strong><ul><li>Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's program<br/></li><li>Experience creating content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn</li><li>Proficiency with Canva, CapCut, and basic video/photo editing tools</li><li>Strong writing skills in both French and English</li></ul></li><li><strong>Responsibilities:</strong> Support VIA Rail's brand on social media by creating engaging posts, assisting with content planning, and tracking performance analytics.</li></ul><div><a href="https://careers.viarail.ca/job/MONTREAL-Social-Media-Intern-Queb-H3B-2C9/592864117/" target="_blank">More info</a></div> <p><br/></p><h3></h3><p>For more information and the full list of positions across the country, you can visit <a href="https://careers.viarail.ca/" target="_blank">VIA Rail's careers page</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p><em>Love this? 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