NETWORK RAIL LIFTS CARILLION NEW WORK BAN

Monday 19 Feb 2007

NETWORK RAIL LIFTS CARILLION NEW WORK BAN

Region & Route:: National

Network Rail today announced that it was lifting the ban it had imposed on Carillion Rail from tendering for new rail projects. The ban was imposed in August 2006 following concerns of a deteriorating workforce safety record. Carillion and Network Rail have worked to introduce an action plan of remedial measures over the past six months. A recent detailed workforce safety audit of Carillion Rail's operation and an improving workforce safety record has led to Network Rail lifting the ban. Simon Kirby, Director of Major Projects & Investment, said: "As a result of Carillion Rail's improving position on workforce safety and the changes they have made, we have decided to lift the suspension and allow the company to bid for new tenders. "As part of our drive to improve safety on the railway, we will maintain the close monitoring of Carillion Rail's ongoing progress in relation to health and safety culture and performance."

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