Merger Talks for Hatch, LTK

Consulting firms Hatch and LTK Engineering Services are said to be in the final stages of “negotiating an integration” that “will create a powerhouse global service provider” for the infrastructure, energy and metals markets. A formal announcement is expected soon.

LTK’s work in the rail industry will complement Hatch’s work in transportation and logistics, urban solutions and water.

According to the firms: “LTK’s clients will gain access to an integrated multi-disciplinary service from planning through to design, engineering, implementation and maintenance with large-scale global experience. Hatch will not only double its footprint in the U.S., but will provide clients with specialized technical capabilities across transit vehicles and systems.”

Hatch is among the contractors on the Bay Area Rapid Transit District’s Train Control Modernization Project to implement CBTC (communications-based train control); click here for more.

LTK has been working with MTA New York City Transit technical staff and a review panel to return the Bombardier R179 rapid transit cars to revenue service; click here for more.