New York awards concession contract for Penn Station Access PPP
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York, USA has selected a joint venture between Halmar International and RailWorks for Penn Station Access concession. The concession involves connection between Penn Station and Metro-North's New Haven rail line, which will drastically reduce commute times to the Bronx, Westchester, and Connecticut.
The joint venture will be responsible for design and construction of following works :
- Four new ADA-accessible stations at Hunts Point, Morris Park, Co-op City, and Parkchester/Van Nest
- 19 miles of new and rehabilitated track along Amtrak’s Hell Gate Line
- Four rehabilitated bridges
- Upgraded signal and communication systems
- Enhanced stormwater management
- Improved train yard at New Rochelle
The estimated investment value for the project is US$2.87 billion. The project is scheduled to be operational in 2027.
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