Amey secures Carillion rail contracts

Amey Rail Limited has been awarded a significant number of Carillion’s Network Rail contracts, following the company’s liquidation.

The news from Network Rail over the successful transfer will provide reassurance to many in the rail industry, as well as continuity for numerous projects around the country.

Amey has taken over key contracts across the network, including IP Central Panel work for East Coast mainline and Midland Main Line, Crossrail (Old Oak to Paddington Area), Plain Line Track Renewals and the North West Electrification Programme.

This sees Amey further develop its presence in the rail sector, where it is already one of the leading suppliers to Network Rail.

The transfer of these contracts brings good news for many of the Carillion employees working on and supporting Network Rail projects, with the sale likely to safeguard over 700 jobs. Continuity and security is also bolstered for the rail industry supply chain.

Matthew Steele, commercial director, Network Rail said: “This is a positive step for the industry, ensuring the delivery of a number of major rail projects across the country whilst safeguarding an expected 700 jobs and the wider supply chain. We look forward to working with Amey to enable a smooth transition and ensure the ongoing safe working on our sites.”

“We do recognise that this has been a very unsettling period for the employees of Carillion and would like to thank them for the continued commitment to the delivery of these projects. We remain focused on the transfer of remaining projects and employees to new arrangements over the coming weeks and months.”

Chief Executive of Amey, Andy Milner said: “We are excited to be taking on these rail contracts that form a key part of Network Rail’s vision for the country’s modernised rail network. With a deep understanding of these operations, we are perfectly placed to become the new contractor for these projects. This will mean that our rail business will grow significantly, as we support Network Rail to deliver critical milestones. We look forward to welcoming the employees to our business, and further strengthening our relationship with Network Rail.”

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