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Publish Date : 11-Sep-2018

British infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR) has begun the search for a train control supplier for supporting the rollout of ETCS Level 2 on the southern section of the East Coast Main Line (ECML). Awarding of the contract by NR is expected during spring 2019.

With a duration of around eight years, the single supplier framework has an estimated value of up to 1.8bn, covering the line from London Kings Cross to Stoke Tunnel south of Grantham together with the Moorgate branch in London and the Hertford Loop.

According to NR, it is to adopt a new way of working with its London North Eastern and East Midlands routes partnering with a supplier early in the development process to deploy ETCS on a whole-life basis, working together on design, planning, phasing and cost estimation.

Mr David Waboso, NR managing director, Group Digital Railway said, There is a compelling case for a digital transformation on this southern section of the ECML. The big challenge of digital railway is the integration of the infrastructure and rolling stock, and with the need for asset renewal coming at the same time as 70% of passenger trains being fitted, we are presented with a huge opportunity to align track and train in an efficient way.

The procurement is being done in a radically different way and will build on the key learnings from our Early Contractor Involvement programme. We seek a long-term relationship based on genuine partnership, extending for the whole of the asset life.

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