Balfour Beatty has been awarded by Network Rail a contract for the supply, operation and maintenance of Balfour Beatty’s fleet of 13 track maintenance vehicles, known as ‘On Track Machines’ or ‘Tampers’. The duration of the contract, worth over £115 million (EUR 131.8 million), is seven years.
Balfour Beatty will be responsible for delivering tamping shifts across Anglia and South-East routes, which are amongst the most heavily utilised parts of the UK rail network. Balfour Beatty will also be introducing at least two New Tampers for this contract, the first of which is expected to be delivered by 2021.
“This award from Network Rail is further evidence of Balfour Beatty’s skills and expertise in rail plant operations. The contract is an important one for both Balfour Beatty and Network Rail as it will ensure the smooth and safe operation of some of the busiest sections of the railway. By operating both Tampers and Stoneblowers for Network Rail, Balfour Beatty is uniquely positioned to offer an integrated track geometry service to the Routes,” Mark Bullock, Managing Director, Balfour Beatty’s rail business said.
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