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Issue 622 - 17 May 2013: Business Briefing
National Express focuses on German wins after “worst year”

National Express focuses on German wins after “worst year”
By Lee Baker

National Express is bidding for regional rail opportunities in Germany worth €900 million a year after the group’s profits shrunk due to problems in the UK. As National Express blamed an 18% decline in profits on... continue

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Project Centre Croydon redesign
Urban design consultancy the Project Centre has won the commission to improve the public realm in central Croydon following a procurement process.... continue

May Gurney vote on Kier offer
May Gurney shareholders are to vote on construction firm Kier’s offer to buy the support services company on 13 June. The 5 July is the date... continue

Bechtel gets Vauxhall upgrade
Bechtel has won the London Underground contract for a £36m project to increase the capacity of Vauxhall tube station. The total construction... continue

Bombardier high-speed showcase
Bombardier presented on high-speed rail technology capable of travelling at up to 380km/h (236mph) at the first international symposium on rolling... continue

Atkins in US road upgrade win
Atkins has been awarded a construction manager contract by the Colorado Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of a six-mile stretch of... continue