Amey Rail Limited acquired a significant number of Carillion’s Network Rail contracts, as the company went into liquidation last month. The transfer of Network Rail contracts operated by Carillion Construction to Amey Rail includes projects in the East Midlands, London and North West England.
The transaction safeguards over 700 jobs and provides security for many companies within the rail industry supply chain.
“This is a positive step for the industry, ensuring the delivery of a number of major rail projects across the country whilst safeguarding an expected 700 jobs and the wider supply chain. We look forward to working with Amey to enable a smooth transition and ensure the ongoing safe working on our sites,” Matthew Steele, commercial director Network Rail.
Network Rail continues to work closely with the Official Receiver’s special manager – PwC – to seek long-term transition arrangements for the remaining contracts and staff. Whilst this process is ongoing, the remaining contracts continue to be delivered under our arrangement with PwC to enable an orderly transition.
Last month, it was agreed that PwC will pay Carillion employees’ wages for work done on and supporting Network Rail’s contracts until after Easter and many of the construction companies smaller rail suppliers were paid the arrears they were owed to ensure the continued delivery of important projects.
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