Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has been awarded an extension
to its existing Service Partner Framework contract with Network Rail.
The twelve-month extension runs until the end of January 2025, and is
expected to be worth more than £5 million.
As part of the contract, Costain provides Network Rail with specialist
project-management, planning and risk-control services across a variety of
programmes.
The work includes supporting Network Rail’s Weather Risk Task Force, which
was set up to combat the risk of climate change to the railway, such as
mitigating the dangers of landslips and flooding.
Costain also provides support to the Northern Powerhouse Rail programme,
including work on its delivery strategy and the phasing of its construction,
and has helped to secure Memorandums of Understanding with Swiss and Dutch rail
companies (SBB and ProRail) as part of the International Research and
Development Partnership Programme. This programme will strengthen ties between
international railway organisations, seeking to share best practice such as how
to harness the power of AI.
The company also continues to assist Network Rail with its Electrical Safety
Delivery Programme, which aims to improve safety when working on overhead and
third-rail power systems.
David Taylor, Costain’s interim
managing director of the Transportation Division, said: “We’re delighted to continue working with such a
forward-thinking and innovative customer as Network Rail. The work includes
areas of particular importance to Costain, such as responding to climate change
and enhancing safety. The extension reflects the good working relationship we
have with Network Rail and the achievements we have already secured together,
and we look forward to another year of success and collaboration.”
