AECOM-led joint venture to deliver critical rail improvements along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor
23 December 2024 - 10:55PM
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The Company’s joint venture with STV will provide project
management services for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project in
New Jersey
AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader,
today announced that an AECOM-led joint venture with STV has been
selected by Amtrak to provide project management services for the
Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project, a key component of the
Gateway Program that aims to address state of good repair needs and
double passenger train capacity on the most congested 10-mile
section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
The Sawtooth Bridges were originally constructed in 1907 and
serve as a critical link in the NEC, supporting more than 400 daily
trains operated by Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT over tracks used by NJ
TRANSIT, PATH and Conrail freight trains. Their age and structural
deficiencies limit train speeds to 60 mph, creating bottlenecks
that impact rail operations for intercity and commuter services.
The project will deliver three new bridges along a 1.9-mile
corridor in Kearny, N.J., between Newark Penn Station and Secaucus
Junction
“We’re proud to continue our long-standing partnership with
Amtrak by supporting this crucial transit upgrade, which is part of
an array of generational federal investments in the nation’s rail
infrastructure,” said Mark Southwell, chief executive of AECOM’s
global Transportation business. “Our track record of success on
numerous NEC bridge replacement projects prepares us to deliver
safe, reliable and resilient rail connectivity that meets both
current and future demands on the NEC.”
The AECOM-led joint venture will utilize a multi-phased
alternative delivery approach to implement project planning and
oversee delivery of the upgraded and new structures. As project
manager, the venture will oversee design coordination and manage
interactions with railroads, utilities, and third parties. The team
consists of multi-disciplinary engineers specializing in civil,
geotechnical, structural, and environmental engineering.
“We look forward to leveraging our extensive transportation
resources, site knowledge, and experience with large-scale projects
along the NEC to deliver innovative solutions that enhance rail
reliability,” said Bane Gaiser, chief executive of AECOM’s U.S.
East and Latin America region. “As Engineering News-Record's top
Mass Transit and Rail firm, we are excited to support Amtrak in
upgrading its tracks and bridges, improving connectivity along one
of the world’s busiest transportation corridors.”
Funding from the Federal Railroad Administration has enabled
Amtrak to advance several megaprojects along the NEC aimed at
modernizing critical infrastructure, improving station facilities,
and supporting future ridership growth. Among these funded
projects, AECOM is involved in the Frederick Douglass Tunnel
Program, the Connecticut River Bridge Replacement and the
Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project.
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environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams
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innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the
project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering
to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm
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