Tuesday 13 Jan 2009
NETWORK RAIL TENDERS FOR PARTNER ON CROSSRAIL
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With £3bn being invested by Network Rail in Crossrail and Reading over the next 10 years, passengers will see huge improvements in the railway as delays are reduced, capacity for more trains is provided and it becomes possible to cross London from west to east for the first time by rail.
Network Rail is assembling the best possible team to work on these improvements, which will include a delivery partner to help deliver both schemes.
Robbie Burns, Network Rail’s major programme director, Crossrail, said: “This tender is an important first step towards delivering Crossrail and the improvements at Reading. We are looking for an organisation that has the key skills to complement our experienced in-house team effectively.”
Notes to editors
Network Rail is responsible for the design, development and delivery of Crossrail works outside the central tunnel, including: - Electrifying the western part of the route, including substantial re-signalling along the whole of the route - Major rebuilding at Paddington station including a reworking of platform and interchange between the new Crossrail station and mainline platforms - Station rebuilds including Abbey Wood, Ilford, Romford and Ealing Broadway - Junction remodelling, including airport junction flyover to Heathrow - Bridge rebuilds, many of historic Brunel bridges and other heritage assets - Platform extensions at over 20 stations along the route - Managing approximately 2 million m³ of tunnel spoilage - Timetable remodelling. At Reading, Network Rail conducted a successful public consultation in 2008 and is now progressing with plans for a new viaduct junction to the west of Reading and more platforms at the station, which will deliver: - More trains through increased rail capacity - Significantly improved reliability of the service along the western line - Fewer delays - A better station with less overcrowdingContact information
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