AECOM\u2019s contribution in delivering the contract is expected to generate revenue of US$19.5 million.<\/p>\n
Under the contract from Victoria\u2019s Department of Transport, AECOM will provide rail, structural, electrical, signaling and civil infrastructure design as well as geotechnical, waterway modeling and environmental management services for the project \u2014 which runs from Melbourne\u2019s Southern Cross Station to the Maribyrnong River \u2014 until February 2015.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited to play a key role in an effort that will remove major bottlenecks in Victoria\u2019s rail network by untangling metropolitan and regional tracks,\u201d said John M. Dionisio, AECOM chairman and chief executive officer.<\/p>\n
Planning and design work will begin immediately, and major construction for the project is scheduled for completion during February 2015.\u00a0 The overall Regional Rail Link is expected to be complete in early 2016.\u00a0 AECOM\u2019s work on the project is expected to conclude during February 2015.<\/p>\n
The Regional Rail Link currently is Australia\u2019s largest public-transportation project and the first major rail line construction project for metropolitan Melbourne in 80 years.\u00a0 AECOM is part of a consortium of companies that have formed an alliance with Metro Trains Melbourne, V\/Line and the Regional Rail Link Authority to deliver the project.<\/p>\n
About AECOM<\/b><\/p>\n
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.\u00a0 With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves.\u00a0 AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.\u00a0 A Fortune 500 <\/i>company, AECOM serves clients in more than 130 countries and had revenue of $8.2 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2012.\u00a0 More information on AECOM and its services can be found at aecom.com\/taiwan<\/a>.<\/p>\n Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any projections of earnings, statements of plans for future operations or expected revenue.\u00a0 Actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements.\u00a0 Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are set forth in our annual report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012, and our other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. AECOM does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.<\/i><\/p>\n NR 12-0604<\/p>\n Source: AECOM Technology Corporation<\/p>\n Media Contact:<\/p>\n Paul Dickard<\/p>\n Vice President, External Communications<\/p>\n 646-432-8473<\/p>\n