ATC wins final major Crossrail construction contract

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The final major construction contract for Crossrail has been awarded to Alstom, TSO and Costain (ATC).

The joint venture will fit out London’s new rail tunnels with 40km of track, overhead power equipment and ventilation and drainage systems.

Andrew Wolstenholme, Crossrail chief executive said: “Construction of the new rail tunnels under London continues to advance. As tunnelling concludes work will get underway to turn the tunnels into an operational railway with new track installed as well as power, drainage and ventilation systems.

“Tunnel fit-out is one of the largest contracts to be let by Crossrail and will create hundreds of new job opportunities as well as providing a welcome boost to regionally-based manufacturers and suppliers.”

The contract includes a commitment to provide apprenticeships and job opportunities for Londoners along the route.

May will mark a year since the start of construction of Crossrail’s tunnels.

By late 2014, the construction of over 21km of twin-bore tunnel, stretching across the capital via central London and Docklands, will have been completed.

To-date over 7 km of new tunnel has been constructed under London.

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