Sisk Rail has secured a place on a £225M framework for Network Rail (LOT 3 Buildings Western framework), part of the wider £750M Network Rail Reactive and Minor Works (RMW) framework covering buildings and civils works across five years.

The scope of works includes Planned Maintenance, Unplanned Maintenance, Cyclical Maintenance, Projects Works and Emergency Works for an estimated 250 buildings and stations along the route.

As part of these works, Sisk Rail will maintain a presence in all stations across the Western route including, Reading, Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter and Plymouth. We will also be supporting Network Rail with minor works packages (small value projects) that enable the ongoing delivery of a safe railway, putting passengers first.

Sisk Rail will employ over 150 people predominantly based along the route throughout the delivery of the five-year framework and will provide 24/7 reactive call out capability across the route.

This will grow as we further invest in apprentices across Western communities to support the delivery of these works. Sisk Rail plans to hire 28 apprentices across the duration of the works and these will learn skills from our existing team who have in some cases over 30 years’ experience working along this route.

Network Rail owns, operates, maintains, and develops the railway infrastructure in England, Scotland, and Wales; including being responsible for 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts.

Carl Hendry, Sisk Rail said: “We are thrilled and deeply honoured that Network Rail have chosen us to deliver as part of this important reactive and minor works framework. This is a testament to the trust they place in our expertise, our values and our people. At Sisk Rail, we are driven by a passion for delivering excellence, and our team is already preparing to mobilise alongside the 180 SMEs that form the backbone of our collaborative approach.

“Playing our part to ensure that 58.6m passenger journeys can continue in the western region each year with the least disruption possible is no small task. Together, we are committed to ensuring a seamless start and a shared vision for achieving outstanding results throughout the framework’s delivery.”