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Octavius one of four to share £9bn rail works under Project 13 terms


Network Rail has selected four contractors for a 10-year programme of renewals work in its southern region.

VolkerFitzpatrick is selected for buildings and civil engineering; Octavius for electrification and plant; VolkerRail for track; and Atkins for signalling.

The contract covers Control Period 7 (2024-2029) and Control Period 8 (2029-34). Work is under way deciding the renewals budget for CP7 as Network Rail works to agree a final settlement with the regulator.

The SID strategy is to use any efficiency savings found by partners to do more work and thus the contractors can make more money – with profits incentivising innovation and efficiency.

Ellie Burrows, managing director for Network Rail's Southern region, said: "I am really excited for the future of project delivery in the Southern Region – the rail industry has consistently demonstrated that when it comes together, it can do amazing things. This transformational step will bring all those ingredients together for the long-term delivery of renewals and make a tangible difference to passengers and freight-users alike."

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