Tutor Perini/O&G JV secures $1.184bn contract for new AirTrain system in US

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has awarded a $1.184bn contract to the joint venture of Tutor Perini and O&G Industries for the construction of a new AirTrain Newark system.

The project includes the development of a 2.5-mile elevated rail structure and three new stations, which will replace the existing AirTrain Newark mass transit system.

The current AirTrain, operational since 1996, is outdated and struggles to meet the growing demand for air travel, particularly after the opening of the Newark Liberty International Airport’s new Terminal A in 2023.

The board of commissioners approved the contract for the design and construction of the new guideway and stations, which aligns with the redevelopment of the airport’s transit facilities.

The EWR Vision Plan, recently unveiled by the agency, aims to accommodate increasing demand at the airport.

The plan includes the development of modern terminals, a roadway network, and a redesigned taxiway network aimed at handling more aircraft and reducing delays.