NR re-thinks rail project delivery in fresh drive to control costs

Third party-funded projects such as new stations and rail re-openings could benefit from Network Rail’s changes to how rail projects are delivered

New stations could be among the first projects to benefit from new delivery models, says NR. Oxford Parkway station opened in 2015

New stations could be among the first projects to benefit from new delivery models, says NR. Oxford Parkway station opened in 2015

Network Rail this week announced reforms to rail project delivery, which it  hopes will help put a stop to the stories of cost escalations that have blighted projects both big and small – such as rail re-openings, electrification, and new stations – in recent years. 

The reforms will give NR’s route managing directors a wider range of choices about who delivers projects. Announcing the changes, chief executive Mark Carne said: “Network Rail is ultimately...

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