Atkins in double win

27 Mar 2009

Network Rail has awarded two major contracts worth over £60 million to Atkins.

Projects include the London 2012 transport plan relating to the Thameslink line, and a second contract which is part of the Newport area signalling upgrade. Says David Tonkin, managing director for rail at Atkins, ‘It is further evidence of the economic health of the rail sector, with plenty of work out there for companies with the necessary skills. One key area for us and Network Rail is signalling and as Atkins is the biggest signalling design house in the UK – with 300 fully licensed engineers – it gives us technical expertise that is in real demand.’

The Thameslink programme award covers the design, installation, and commissioning of communications at Farringdon, City Thameslink, and Blackfriars stations. At Newport Atkins will be involved with designing, installing, testing, and commissioning of 400 signalling units along 35 miles of track between Bristol and Cardiff. The work is due for completion in 2011.

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