Construction projects to accommodate new 12-car train fleet

Carillion has been picked to provide additional construction work on the Thameslink project worth some 拢120m following its role in the route-upgrade.

Network Rail selected the firm to provide depot and stabling-site improvements to allow the introduction of its new 12-car fleet on the route via its multi-asset framework arrangement contract.

Carillion chief executive Richard Howson said the firm鈥檚 selection reflected the successful delivery of work to support Network Rail in upgrading the Thameslink route for 12-car trains. 

鈥淲e will continue to work closely with Network Rail and the train operators to maximise value for money in delivering this important new phase of the Thameslink project,鈥� he said.

The upgrade from eight-car to 12-car trains on the line from Bedford to Brighton has required the lengthening of platforms at 14 stations along the route, including major upgrade work at Farrringdon.

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