MONTREAL — Montreal-based AtkinsRealis Group has announced it has been appointed by Network Rail to upgrade the signalling and telecommunications infrastructure in its eastern region of Great Britain.
Network Rail is the proprietor of over 6,000 miles of track, stated a release. AtkinsRealis has been selected as one of two suppliers for Lot 2A, consisting of generalist signalling and telecommunications under the Eastern Routes Partnership Framework, Network Rail’s main route to market for projects in the Eastern region.
Lot 2A has an overall value of up to £150 million over five years, with an option to extend up to a further five years in yearly increments to £300 million. AtkinsRealis will upgrade interlockings, level crossings, networks, trackside equipment and telecommunications.
The Eastern Routes Partnership Framework builds on Network Rail’s alliance model established in the south of England, where AtkinsRealis also does consulting work.
“Rail networks are facing new and increasing demands from passengers and businesses, meaning modern signalling and communication are essential to the provision of sustainable, reliable transportation,” stated AtkinsRealis CEO Ian Edwards in a statement. “Rail is one of our core sectors and this appointment reinforces our position as a market leader delivering high-quality infrastructure and digital technology which meets the evolving needs of the industry.”
The eastern region runs from the borders of Scotland to London, with its 6,000 miles of track encompassing nearly a third of the U.K.’s rail network. The network provides freight and passenger services to Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Derby, Norwich and Cambridge among others.
Much of the existing track and signalling are more than 40 years old.
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