VolkerRail has been awarded its first major contract to work on Scotland’s Railway.

The contractor, which regularly completes projects on the network in England and Wales, will deliver up to £150m of signalling, power and communications works.

It’s part of the new Scotland Civils Framework (SCF) – an agreement between Network Rail and contractors to deliver up to £1.3bn of work.

It will include buildings, civils, structures, earthworks, drainage, renewals and enhancement projects across the country.

Network Rail has also awarded lots to the following contractors:

• Lot A – minor civils up to £150m to Taziker Industrial.
• Lot B – buildings and civils up to £730m to AmcoGiffen and STORY.
• Lot C – geotechnical and minor civils up to £420m to QTS.

Each of the contracts are for five years, with a three-year extension option based on performance.

Liam Sumpter, managing director Network Rail Scotland, said: “We’re investing up to £1.3bn in these framework contracts to maintain and improve our infrastructure across Scotland.

“The awarding of these contracts will help us continue to deliver a railway that is safe and reliable for passengers and freight.

“We’re excited to once again be partnering with Taziker, AmcoGiffen, STORY and QTS and we’re looking forward to welcoming VolkerRail on to Scotland’s Railway family.”

Niall McCreanor, director of specialist businesses, VolkerRail, added: “VolkerRail has extensive experience in signalling, telecoms and power renewals, and enhancements, and we have spent considerable time building our presence in Scotland to better understand the needs of Scotland’s railway, to ensure we can provide the best possible service.

“We look forward to working collaboratively with Network Rail and Scotland’s Railway to deliver efficient outputs in line with their key strategic themes.”