Network Rail agrees Crossrail surface works contract

Network Rail has agreed an ‘anticipated final cost’ with Crossrail to deliver ‘significant infrastructure enhancements on the rail network’ to enable Crossrail services to Maidenhead, Heathrow, Abbey Wood and Shenfield.

Network Rail’s work for Crossrail represents one of the largest commercial contracts in the company’s ten-year history and marks a further significant milestone in the delivery of the project.

Network Rail will ‘deliver the works within the £2.3bn funding available’.

Network Rail is responsible for the elements of the Crossrail project which are above ground and contained within the existing network.

This includes modifications at 27 surface stations, provision of power for the new rolling stock including overhead lines, and the building of a new, larger flyover at Stockley in Hillingdon to enable Crossrail services to operate to Heathrow.

Simon Kirby, managing director, Network Rail Infrastructure Projects, said:

“Network Rail’s combined roles of operating and upgrading the existing railway mean that we are uniquely placed to deliver the above ground elements of this world-class project.

“We’ve spent two years working with our customer, Crossrail Limited, and we are confident that we have the right plan, expertise and resources. We and our supply partners are now completely focused on efficient delivery for passengers and our customer.”