AECOM announced today that it has been awarded a five-year, US$17.6-million planning and design contract for Phase I services of India’s Hyderabad Metro Rail project.

For the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project, which uses a design, build, finance, operate and transfer model, AECOM is serving as owner’s engineer and will provide overall planning and conceptual design of the systems; design review, system assurance and system integration; as well as interface management, including inspection, testing and commissioning, of the project.  The project covers construction, operation and maintenance of three high-traffic-density metro rail corridors consisting of 66 stations and about 45 miles of elevated rail viaduct in the city of Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh state.

AECOM, serving in the consortium’s lead role, has won this project with consortium partner Feedback Ventures Private Limited from the concessionaire, L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited, which is part of Larsen & Toubro Limited.

“AECOM is proud to play a role in the enhancement of India’s transportation infrastructure and to see such an undertaking being delivered through the PPP model,” said AECOM President and Chief Executive Officer John M. Dionisio.

The Hyderabad Metro Rail project concession was granted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.  The Metro Rail is expected to commence operation during 2016. 

About AECOM 
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.  With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves.  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.  A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of US$7.0 billion during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2010.  More information on AECOM and its services can be found at aecom.com.

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SOURCE: AECOM Technology Corporation

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