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NJ Transit Awards Contract for Portion of North Jersey Coast Line Bridge Over Raritan River

December 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The NJ Transit Board of Directors advanced the construction of the new Raritan River Bridge on the North Jersey Coast Line by awarding the second construction contract, which encompasses the lift portion of the bridge. The new bridge, which spans the Raritan River between Perth Amboy and South Amboy, will have a center span that lifts vertically to allow for marine traffic to pass underneath and will replace the current 116-year-old swing bridge, which spins open. The $444.3 million construction contract was awarded to Skanska Koch of Carteret, New Jersey. It includes 5% for contingencies for the construction of the

Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern Names Ann A. Adams Chief Human Resources Officer

December 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. has named Ann A. Adams as chief human resources officer, responsible for human resources and labor relations, and has reported to CEO Mark George. In addition, PC Bryant has been named vice president of human resources, reporting to Adams. Adams joined Norfolk Southern in 2001 as a manager in human resources. From there, she progressed through roles of increasing responsibility that gave her experience across the business, including her role as chief transformation officer, which combined HR, Labor Relations, Corporate Communications, IT and Sustainability. Earlier this year, the company decided to separate these divisions and Adams assumed