AECOM and Jacobs joint venture appointed to Iarnród Éireann’s (Irish Rail’s) new consultancy framework
Business Wire•13/11/2026•05:45 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤AECOM-Jacobs joint venture appointed to Irish Rail’s long-term consultancy framework
- ➤Limerick–Limerick Junction rail upgrade awarded as framework’s inaugural project
- ➤Framework covers multidisciplinary consultancy from feasibility through post-completion compliance
- ➤AECOM revenue reached $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025
Expert Statements
Richard Whitehead, Chief executive of AECOM’s Europe & India region
“We are delighted to be appointed to this framework, alongside our joint venture partner Jacobs, supporting Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) in delivering the transformational investment needed to develop Ireland’s rail network”
Richard Whitehead, Chief executive of AECOM’s Europe & India region
“Our approach brings together multidisciplinary expertise, international best practice, local knowledge and digital capabilities across the full project life cycle. By working collaboratively with Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) and other stakeholders from the earliest stages of project development, we can help accelerate delivery, manage risk and deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that provide long-term value for passengers and communities across Ireland.”
Richard Sanderson, Executive Vice President and General Manager Europe, Jacobs
“Our appointment to this framework gives Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) a direct route to the multidisciplinary capabilities it needs to modernize its network at pace”
Richard Sanderson, Executive Vice President and General Manager Europe, Jacobs
“Jacobs combines global program and rail delivery experience with more than 50 years working in Ireland. Together with our joint venture partner AECOM, we will apply that experience and local knowledge to help Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) manage risk, accelerate delivery and create lasting value for passengers and communities across Ireland.”
AECOM and Jacobs joint venture appointed to Iarnród Éireann’s (Irish Rail’s) new consultancy framework
First project supports development of the Limerick–Limerick Junction rail scheme
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