RESTON, Va., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Tens of thousands
of people in the Washington, D.C.
region are now travelling on the newest rail line built by a
Bechtel-led team. Phase 1 of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project,
also known as the Silver Line, consists of 11.7 miles of track and
five stations, and connects to the region's existing metro system.
It opened to the public July 26.
"To build a project of this scale safely in such a busy urban
environment is a testament to the dedication and skills of everyone
involved," said Peter Dawson,
president of Bechtel's global civil infrastructure business.
"Collaboration with our customer, local businesses, and the
community has been integral to the project's success and we thank
them for their support."
Bechtel-led Dulles Transit Partners is the design-build
contractor for Phase 1 of the Silver Line for the Metropolitan
Washington Airports Authority. One of the largest and most complex
rail construction projects in the United
States in recent memory, the rail line includes six miles of
elevated track and a tunnel beneath one of the busiest retail areas
in the country. Riders can expect an enhanced passenger experience
as a result of state-of-the-art technologies, and innovative design
and construction.
A global leader in the rail industry, Bechtel has successfully
delivered some of the largest rail projects in the world, including
the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit system, Athens Metro in Greece, and High Speed 1 in the United Kingdom. It is currently working on
Crossrail in London, the
Riyadh Metro, and the Rio de
Janeiro Metro.
About Bechtel:
Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, project
management, and construction companies in the world. We stand apart
for our ability to get the job done right—no matter how big, how
complex, or how remote. Bechtel operates through five global
business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power
generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals;
oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services. Since its
founding in 1898, Bechtel has worked on more than 25,000 projects
in 160 countries on all seven continents. Today, our 53,000
colleagues team with customers, partners, and suppliers on diverse
projects in nearly 40 countries. www.bechtel.com
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Media contact:
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SOURCE Bechtel