Story Contracting has completed a major programme of structural works on the Whitefield Tunnel in Greater Manchester,, supporting Metrolink operator KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) in the delivery of a critical infrastructure project on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). The tunnel, which dates back to 1876 and sits beneath a key section of the Bury […]
Story Contracting was proud to attend the official launch of the construction of the brand-new Balgray railway station in Barrhead, a key infrastructure project for the area. Delivered in partnership with Network Rail, East Renfrewshire Council, Transport Scotland, and ScotRail, the new station will significantly improve transport connections for Barrhead and the wider community. Set […]
Story Contracting is one of five organisations that will receive a share of up to £1.3bn worth of contracts to keep Scotland’s Railway safe and reliable for the next five years. Network Rail has announced the contracts as part of the new Scotland Civils Framework – a three Lot agreement between the company and the […]
A major milestone has been hit as the line between Kettering and Wigston has successfully been electrified, allowing for greener and quieter journeys along the Midland Main Line in the future. On behalf of Network Rail, Story Contracting played a key part in the project. The Story team were responsible for changes to six structures […]
Network Rail and Story Contracting will complete a key milestone in the project to renew the bridge on Glasgow’s Shields Road this weekend. Engineers will work from late on Friday 7 June to the early hours of Monday 10 June to place the support beams for the new bridge deck. It follows weeks of preparation […]
Story joined Scotland’s Railway and friends from the community to celebrate the official opening of Port Glasgow station’s £5m footbridge and lifts. The new footbridge allows passengers a safe route over the railway, with lifts providing step-free access to and from the platforms. The lift on platform 2 elevates to a second floor, bringing passengers […]
Progress is continuing on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade, as the VolkerRailStory joint venture undertakes essential improvements to the line between Manchester and Sheffield. Recent line closures have seen major work completed, with key milestones achieved by the project team, including a bridge extension in Bamford to facilitate the new passing loop between Bamford and […]
Story Contracting have begun upgrade work on Hartlepool Station, with the demolition of the disused platform 3 marking the first phase of the redevelopment. The team, on behalf of Network Rail and Tees Valley Combined Authority, have successfully removed the platform over 108 hours; removing 1500T of spent material. With demolition complete, piling will now […]
Story Contracting has gone from strength to strength over the last few years growing from a £70 million in 2016 to a £200 million business under the 6 year leadership of Chief Executive Jason Butterworth. This growth looks set to continue as we look forward to the opportunities CP7 & CP8 will bring for our […]
Ground-breaking work on a £145m rail reliability upgrade between Manchester and Sheffield will start later this month. This essential work will remove several bottlenecks on the Hope Valley line to allow passenger trains to overtake slower freight trains and improve reliability, helping people get to their destinations on time. From Sunday 29 May, and every […]
