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ArticlesNovember 18, 2013

Light Rail Projects Make Inroads in U.S., Beyond

We visit a sampling of projects, from Maryland MTA’s Purple Line, which was approved to be delivered via public-private partnership, to Perth, Australia, where a 14-mile network is being planned.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2013

PB joint venture to service Australian light rail project

Will work with AECOM to form an integrated services team for the next phase of the 13.7-mile Metro Area Express light rail network.

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ArticlesMarch 18, 2013

Alternative Transit Project Delivery Offers Attractive Options

Although it is slow to take off in the U.S., there are plenty of possible benefits that could be derived through public-private partnerships, design-build and more. Experts are quick to point out, however, that it is not a magic bullet for completing construction projects.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2013

AECOM awarded $43.9M Honolulu rail contract

The overall project has an estimated construction value of $5.17 billion and will run 20 miles in its entirety, from Kapolei to Honolulu’s Ala Moana Shopping Center. It is slated to open during 2019.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

AECOM wins Minn. light rail contract

The firm will provide preliminary engineering services for the western half of a 15.8-mile corridor that includes 17 new stations that will operate from downtown Minneapolis through several southwestern suburban cities.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2012

Metro-North installing signaling system

At an estimated cost of $67 million, the installation is part of the railroad's ongoing effort to bring its entire infrastructure into a state of good repair.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2012

AECOM awarded Denver light rail contract

Will provide final design services for the RTD's forthcoming 10.5-mile I-225 light rail line, part of the region's ongoing FasTracks System.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2012

Valley Metro accelerates light rail extension by 7 years

Will re-launch the 3.2-mile Northwest extension. The project has received approval to accelerate the completion year from 2023 to 2016. Final design is under way; construction will begin in early 2013.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2012

Denver RTD approves Kiewit rail extension proposal

The team includes Mass. Electric Construction Co., AECOM and RBC Capital Markets.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2012

AECOM wins international contract

Under the contract, the company will provide an architectural and engineering consultancy study for the proposed RTS Link, which would connect Singapore with Johor Bahru in southern Malaysia.

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