STV-Naik Joint Venture Proceed with CM Services for Amtrak’s ERT Project
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
STV and Naik Consulting Group support modernizing Amtrak’s ERT.
Courtesy of STV
NEW YORK CITY - STV and Naik Consulting Group, PC, have announced they have received a notice to "Proceed to provide Construction Management (CM) services for Amtrak’s East River Tunnel (ERT) Rehabilitation project."
According to the release, the joint venture brings together the services of STV, a firm that “plans, designs, and manages infrastructure projects across North America” and Naik Consulting Group, PC, a construction and program management firm. With the project primarily funded by the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA), the ERT consist of four tubes that connect to New York City and are used by Amtrak, Long Island Railroad, and NJ Transit.
The joint venture will work to modernize the East River Tunnel by reconstructing and upgrading the systems along the corridor. These include demolishing the existing tunnel systems down to the liner, rehabilitating the structure, replacing cable benches, installing new fire safety systems, replacing signals and traction power, and converting the tracks to a direct fixation track system. These upgrades will improve reliability and reduce noise levels. The release goes onto state work will take place in Penn Station and Sunnyside Yard (Queens).
President of Transportation Northeast at STV, Richard Amodei said, “We are proud to work on this project that will shape the future of transportation along the Northeast Corridor for the next century. . . BY modernizing the rail system and prioritizing service enhancements, robust safety measures and long-term resilience, we are improving mobility and accessibility while driving economic growth and fostering a more connected region for decades to come.”
President and CEO of Naik Consulting Group, Sanjay Naik said, “We are honored to be entrusted by our partners at Amtrak in rebuilding New York City’s and the nation’s critical railroad infrastructure for the next century of safe, durable, and reliable operation. . . The Northeast Corridor Region is vital to the nation’s rail infrastructure, driving economic growth, mobility and sustainability. We are thrilled to play an important role in executing Amtrak’s capital program.”
