Amtrak signs contracts for the rehabilitation of the Dock Bridge in New Jersey
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Amtrak will begin work in the coming months on the rehabilitation of the Dock Bridge in New Jersey, one of the most important railway bridges in the United States, following the award of the main contracts for construction and project management. The construction contract has been awarded to Skanska, whilst LiRo-Hill will provide project management and supervision, in collaboration with Amtrak's investment department. The main works are scheduled to begin by the end of this year. The investment, estimated at USD 242 million, aims to modernise infrastructure that is nearly a century old and will benefit over 200,000 passengers who travel daily on Amtrak, NJ Transit (New Jersey's transport operator) and PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) trains. Of the total amount, USD 188 million is a grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), with the remaining sum up to USD 242 million being covered by the three operators. The bridge is situated between Newark and Harrison in the state of New Jersey and forms part of one of the busiest sections of the North East Corridor (NEC). Every day, over 700 trains pass through this infrastructure, which is essential to the region's rail transport. The project involves strengthening the bridge's steel structure, replacing the track, and modernising the overhead line power supply system and signalling installations. The aim is to improve...
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