20th Feb 2007 07:03
Carillion PLC20 February 2007 February 20 2007 Carillion wins 5-year signalling work for Network Rail worth around £60 million Support services and construction company Carillion has been awarded a five yearframework agreement that is estimated to be worth up to £60m to undertakesignalling work for Network Rail. Carillion Rail will deliver signalling renewals, including alterations,enhancements, safety improvements, small renewal projects and life-extensionschemes in the South East area. This is part of an extensive programme of schemes to improve the rail network inthis region. John McDonough, Carillion's chief executive said: "We are delighted to have beenawarded a five-year signalling contract extension, to improve equipmentreliability, railway safety and further reduce train delays." Note to editors Carillion is one of the UK's leading business and construction servicescompanies and a major supplier of rail infrastructure services. In addition tothe renewal of track and switches and crossings, Carillion carries out a widerange of enhancement projects for Network Rail that generate the largestproportion of its turnover in the rail sector. Carillion also maintains Phase Iand II of the high-speed Channel Tunnel Rail Link and constructed railway trackand overhead lines on Phase II of the Link. For further information contact John Denning, Director Group Corporate Affairs:01902 316384. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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