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AECOM (ACM) Wins NJ TRANSIT's Zero-Emissions Bus Contract

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AECOM (ACM - Free Report) has inked a contract with NJ TRANSIT to design the infrastructure needed for its Bus Garage Modernization Program. Notably, NJ TRANSIT’s Bus Garage Modernization Program comprises the enhancement of the existing facilities and infrastructure to support accommodation of a zero-emissions fleet.

This infrastructure consulting firm’s shares rose 1.3% during the trading session on May 16 and 2.8% in the after-hour trading session on the same day.

Per the contract, AECOM will facilitate NJ TRANSIT with its engineering services for battery and electric buses at NJ TRANSIT’s Hilton Garage in Maplewood and conduct a survey of current conditions at 16 bus garages statewide.

AECOM will provide conceptual, preliminary, and final engineering and construction assistance to prepare Hilton Garage for a limited deployment of electric buses. The company will conduct a systemwide bus garage survey to detect potential improvements related to facility expansion, roof strengthening for solar systems and equipment, power supply upgrades, and installation of new technologies, including bus charging equipment.

Jennifer Aument, chief executive of AECOM’s global Transportation business, said, “With increased investment in infrastructure that helps realize the social, economic, and environmental benefits of a decarbonized future, we’re proud to support our clients by delivering advanced solutions that accelerate the adoption of zero-emissions technologies.”

Infrastructural Push Aids AECOM

AECOM is a leading solutions provider of professional, technical and management solutions for diverse industries across end markets like transportation, facilities, government and environmental, energy and water businesses. The major part of the U.S. government’s broad infrastructural plan is focused on transit and water markets, wherein AECOM enjoys a dominant position.

This leading professional, technical and management solution provider is witnessing a robust pipeline of pursuits across the business. It is benefiting from solid infrastructure spending in the U.K., Canada, Hong Kong and Australia.

Among major industry bellwethers, AECOM appears to be highly attractive to investors. Shares of the company have outperformed the Zacks Engineering - R and D Services industry in the past six months.
 

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AECOM has been banking on strength across core transportation, water, and environment markets and a solid backlog. Furthermore, its focus on Environmental, Social and Governance or ESG-related services and digital initiatives are encouraging.

Zacks Rank

AECOM currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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