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Six companies have been awarded contracts for the provision of conventional and digital signalling services under its Train Control Systems Framework. The framework runs from 2024 until 2034 and is worth £4bn (£3bn = digital signalling and £1bn = conventional signalling).
The contracts have been awarded over two lots:
Lot 1: Conventional signalling
Alstom - AtkinsRealis
- Hitachi
- Siemens
Lot 2 - Digital signalling (using European Train Control System technology)
Alstom - AtkinsRealis and CAF
- Siemens
- Thales and VolkerRail
The Train Control Systems framework replaces the previous major signalling frameworks and has been designed to bring new ways of working between Network Rail and its signalling delivery partners.
"Through the framework, we have grown the size of the
"We have set ourselves up well to deliver improved performance for passengers and freight customers, and improved value for taxpayers."
As well as greater collaboration between Network Rail and its partners, another change is the way partners will be selected and awarded work. The new
Among the initial signalling projects set to be delivered under the framework are:
- Midlands Rail Hub
- Digital signalling for the TransPennine Route Upgrade
- Digital signalling for the TriLink Programme
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