Jacobs awarded contract for Crossrail Works from Network Rail

Written by jrood

February 14, 2001 Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. received a contract from Network Rail to progress the development of a major rail infrastructure project at Stockley Flyover in west London. Officials did not disclose the contract value.

The Flyover is located in
the Heathrow Airport Junction area, a high-traffic vicinity servicing trains to
and from Heathrow, as well as along the Great Western Main Line, the main line
railway that runs westwards from London Paddington station to the west of
England and South Wales. Jacobs will be responsible for the design of the new
flyover near the existing layout that will provide conflict-free crossing of
the main line. Crossrail services are expected to begin in 2017.

Network Rail Programme
Director Robbie Burns said, "The work at Stockley is an important step in
improving reliability for all services using the rail network in the area.
Network Rail is transforming the railway to make Crossrail a success and is
working with many partners, including Jacobs, to deliver a railway fit for the
twenty first century."

Jacobs Group Vice President
Bob Duff stated, "We are delighted to have been appointed to this contract
as part of the Crossrail program. This appointment further strengthens our
relationship with Network Rail and our position in the rail sector."

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