Amtrak has selected our joint venture with STV to provide project management services for the Sawtooth Bridge Replacement Project. This key component of the Gateway Program 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).
Originally constructed in 1907, the bridges 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. The project will deliver three new bridges along a 1.9-mile corridor in Kearny, N.J., between Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Junction
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.
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.