AECOM (NYSE: ACM), a global infrastructure leader, has announced that its joint venture with AtkinsRéalis has been awarded the consultancy agreement by the Highways Department of the HKSAR Government for the Hong Kong Section of the Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu–Qianhai). This project marks a major milestone in enhancing mobility across the Greater Bay Area and promoting cross-boundary integration between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
The new cross-boundary railway, a flagship initiative under the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy, aims to improve connectivity, sustainability, and regional integration. Once completed, it will reduce travel time between Hung Shui Kiu and Qianhai to just 15 minutes, enabling the vision of a “one-hour living circle” across the region.
“We’re proud to support the Highways Department as it expands its world-class railway network for greater regional mobility,” said Mark Southwell, Chief Executive of AECOM’s global Transportation business. “Our teams have delivered some of Hong Kong’s most transformative railway projects, and we look forward to applying our expertise as the world’s top rail and mass transit firm to this complex infrastructure initiative.”
Ian Chung, Chief Executive of AECOM’s Asia region, emphasized the firm’s deep regional knowledge:
“Having worked extensively on key projects in the region, we are honored to collaborate with the HKSAR Government on this vital cross-boundary link.”
The consultancy agreement includes investigation, design, and construction of the 7.3-kilometer Hong Kong section, which will connect to 10.8 kilometers in Shenzhen, forming a comprehensive 18.1-kilometer line. To ensure efficient delivery, the project will adopt a Common Data Environment (CDE) and a unified Building Information Modeling (BIM) platform to support real-time collaboration across all stages.
The project is also featured in Hong Kong’s 2023 Major Transport Infrastructure Development Blueprint, to which AECOM contributed through its involvement in the Strategic Studies on Railways and Major Roads beyond 2030. The firm’s portfolio includes iconic projects like the Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and the Shatin to Central Link.
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