MONTREAL, Sept. 16,
2024 /CNW/ - AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (TSX:
ATRL), a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with
offices around the world, has been appointed by UK rail
infrastructure owner Network Rail to upgrade and digitize the
country's signalling over the next 10 years.
Network Rail's £4 billion Train Control Systems
Framework is a decade-long initiative to upgrade signalling
across its 20,000-mile network. The framework comprises two
categories: digital and conventional signalling. AtkinsRéalis has
secured two of the eight contracts awarded across both categories,
working independently on conventional signalling and partnering
with CAF to deliver digital signalling¹.
"This landmark framework represents a significant step forward
in modernizing the UK's rail infrastructure," said Ian L. Edwards, President and Chief Executive
Officer, AtkinsRéalis. "Our expertise in both conventional and
digital signalling positions us well to contribute to increased
reliability and efficiency across Britain's railway network, supporting the
industry's transformation towards a more sustainable and
high-performing future."
The framework forms part of Network Rail's ambitions to
modernize the UK's rail network and ensure greater reliability and
safety through a combination of traditional signalling and digital
control.
"This framework appointment demonstrates the strong momentum of
our rail business and cements our position as a market leader of
high-quality signalling services in the UK," said Richard Robinson, President, United Kingdom and Ireland, AtkinsRéalis. "We are known for our
expertise in European Train Control System technology and ability
to create a collaborative environment across the supply chain,
which are both crucial for delivering complex projects such as
digital signalling for the TransPennine Route Upgrade."
AtkinsRéalis' appointment to this framework builds on its
extensive experience in rail and signalling, including ongoing UK
projects such as the re-signalling scheme south-east of
London and its role as Railway
Systems Integration Partner for the East Coast Digital Program, the
UK's first intercity digital railway.
¹ A new joint venture with Construcciones y Auxiliar de
Ferrocarriles, S.A.(CAF) has been established: CARDS (CAF
AtkinsRéalis Digital Signalling)
About AtkinsRéalis
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations
dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering
services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better
future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable
solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the
world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global
capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end
services across the whole life cycle of an asset including
consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent
networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering,
procurement, project & construction management, operations
& maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and
depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic
sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.
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