Accomplished rail development expert brings more than 20 years of expertise developing intercity passenger rail projects
PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 7, 2025) – Janet Campbell-Lorenc, AICP, has joined HNTB Corporation, a leading infrastructure solutions firm, as a planning practice consultant. Campbell-Lorenc brings with her more than 20 years of extensive expertise in intercity passenger rail development, including planning, service development, engineering, environmental clearance, funding readiness, compliance and oversight.
“Janet’s proven track record in rail development projects positions her as a key asset to our team,” said Jeremy Colello, HNTB’s Pennsylvania office leader and senior vice president. “Her deep expertise in managing rail project life cycles and her dedication to technical excellence will further enhance our ability to deliver top-tier services to our clients.”
In her role, Campbell-Lorenc will collaborate closely with the firm’s rail clients and project teams to manage major rail development programs from planning through construction and operations. She also will provide strategic direction and analysis in the firm’s business development efforts.
“Janet’s deep understanding of intercity rail development and success managing complex rail projects will be invaluable to our ongoing work with clients to help expand and modernize a national network of intercity passenger rail service,” said Henrika Buchanan, HNTB transit and rail national practice consultant and senior vice president. “Her expertise in planning, engineering and project management will drive innovation across our rail projects, benefiting both our clients and the public.”
Prior to joining HNTB, Campbell-Lorenc oversaw passenger rail corridor identification and development projects nationwide for another consulting firm. She also held senior roles at Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT, where she led various rail planning, service development and infrastructure projects.
Campbell-Lorenc holds a Master of City Planning and a Bachelor of Arts from San Diego State University. She is a certified planner with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and actively participates in several professional organizations, including the American Planning Association, APTA’s High Speed & Intercity Passenger Rail Committee and the Women’s Transportation Seminar.