Balfour Beatty has been reappointed as a key delivery partner on Network Rail’s eight-year supply chain services’ framework to help support the reliability of the UK’s network.
The company was first appointed in 2018, and this latest appointment has the option to extend the framework for a further two years.
Through the framework, valued at approximately £23m per year, Balfour Beatty will supply, operate and maintain a fleet of high-performance tamping machines to support track renewal and maintenance projects across England, Scotland and Wales.
The tamping machines maintain the railway network by hydraulically lifting the track and packing ballast underneath the sleepers to fill voids and realign the tracks, ensuring a smooth and stable railway for freight and passenger trains, helping to reduce the number of speed restrictions and line closures caused by defects.
Balfour Beatty’s appointment to the framework builds on the company’s 25-year track record of delivering safe and efficient rail plant services, its commitment to investing in the latest rail plant technology, and its ability to deliver cost-effective and reliable solutions.
The company operates one of the most modern tamper fleets in the UK, with a strong investment pipeline that includes four new state-of-the-art electric machines which are set to enter service between 2025 and 2026.
Mick Rayner, managing director of Balfour Beatty’s Rail business, said: “We are proud to continue our longstanding relationship with Network Rail, having first been appointed to the supply chain services’ framework in 2018.
“By leveraging our extensive expertise and our unique, modern and sustainable fleet, we will ensure the railway network remains resilient and efficient. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability will help drive improvements, delivering value for both passengers and freight operators.”
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