Tags: Volker Rail

Story Contracting secures place on Network Rail’s CP7 Scotland framework

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 […]

Volker Rail and Yara collaborate for the environment

VR and the fertiliser specialist Yara have agreed to continue their cooperation with a long-term agreement where both companies commit to a joint development programme to maximise the efficiency of railway transports and minimise environmental impact. The carbon dioxide emissions from the railway transports covered by the cooperation are approaching zero. With the electrification of […]

Thales-VolkerRail consortium appointed to Network Rail’s £4bn Train Control Systems Framework

A Thales and VolkerRail consortium is one of six named on Network Rail’s Train Control Systems Framework, aimed to revolutionise signalling across Britain. From Carlisle to Brighton, this 10 year signalling plan will change the face of Britain’s railway, with modern equipment bringing greater reliability across the country with a mixture of traditional signalling and […]

‘East meets West’: rail project connects Oxford with Bletchley for first time in 50 years

The final section of track connecting Bicester and Bletchley has been laid today (Thursday 7 March) as part of the East West Rail (EWR) project to improve rail connectivity between Cambridge and Oxford. The project began by rebuilding Bletchley flyover, the first phase of the track work started in 2021. Since then, 66 kilometres of […]

VolkerRail receives three CN Workforce Awards

The CN Workforce Awards aims to recognise the outstanding achievements of those striving to make the construction industry and their organisations a great place to work; improving the construction industry’s reputation and employment practices. In a prestigious ceremony held at Grosvenor House Hotel, London, on Thursday 16 November, organisations from across the construction industry were […]

Significant earthworks completed on Hope Valley Railway Upgrade

Major progress is being made on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade, with the majority of earthworks, which set the foundations for a new passing track loop between Bamford and Hathersage stations, completed. On completion of this major upgrade project between Manchester and Sheffield, the passing loop will enable passenger trains to pass slower freight trains, […]

2023 apprentice opportunities at Volker Rail

If you are searching for a career that will nurture your ambitions, VolkerRail is undertaking an apprentice recruitment drive, with a range of rail specific apprenticeships available, including engineering, signalling and electrification. VolkerRail offers a range of site and office-based apprenticeship opportunities. Whether you’re looking to develop your industry experience, changing profession, or if you […]

VolkerRail selected as Southern Integrated Delivery partner

VolkerRail has been named by Network Rail as one of the successful alliance partners for its ten year Southern Integrated Delivery portfolio for 2024-2034. The four partners have been selected to join Network Rail’s Works Delivery team, and will form an innovative, performance-based alliance to deliver the Southern Region’s renewals portfolio over the next ten […]

VolkerRail Opens Doors to students

VolkerRail is taking part in Open Doors, giving students the opportunity to see what it is like to work in the rail sector. Open Doors is an annual event delivered by Build UK, aimed at attracting young people and career changers to consider a career in construction. VolkerRail is hosting events at its plant depot […]

East West Rail Alliance receives Green Apple Award

The East West Rail (EWR) Alliance, comprised of Network Rail, Atkins, Laing O’Rourke and VolkerRail, has been presented with a Green Apple Environmental Award. The Green Apple International Environment Awards were launched in 1994 by The Green Organisation, and have become well established as one of the most popular environmental campaigns in the world. The annual awards, which […]