DALLAS, Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC), as part of the Aurecon
Jacobs Mott MacDonald Joint Venture (AJM JV), has been appointed as
technical advisor to Rail Projects Victoria (previously the
Melbourne Metro Rail Authority) for the Victorian Rail
Infrastructure Program (VRIP).
VRIP will investigate a range of options, including the
development of new demand corridors – such as Melbourne Airport
Rail Link – faster rail to the regions, integrated corridor
planning, electrification to growth areas and dedicated rolling
stock capable of speeds much quicker than any currently operating
in the state of Victoria.
"Alongside Rail Projects Victoria, Jacobs is already helping
improve connectivity and livelihoods for the traveling public – and
this new appointment creates an opportunity for our team to help
shape the next decade of improvements across the rail network,"
said Jacobs Buildings, Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities
Senior Vice President Patrick Hill.
"This is a major piece of strategic planning and design work with
the Victorian Government, unlocking the economic potential of the
State while also providing a strong foundation of our business for
many years to come."
VRIP will build on the successful work undertaken by Jacobs, in
partnership with Aurecon and Mott MacDonald, during the past 3 1/2
years on the Ballarat Line Upgrade, the Regional Rail Revival in
Victoria and the Melbourne Metro
Tunnel Project – the latter which will begin hosting some of
Melbourne's busiest train lines to
free up capacity to carry more than half a million additional
passengers per week and provide time savings for commuters.
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering
solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. With
$15 billion in fiscal 2017 revenue
when combined with full-year CH2M revenues and a talent force of
more than 77,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of services
including scientific, technical, professional and construction- and
program-management for business, industrial, commercial, government
and infrastructure sectors. For more information, visit
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