Race for £1.3bn North West & Central railway works

Network Rail has started the hunt for firms to deliver a £1.3bn smaller works and renewal programme for control period 7 in its north west and central territory.
Procurement chiefs aim to let several frameworks covering the “Backbone of Britain” route.
A refreshed line-up of firms will deliver a mix of civil engineering, building and electrification and plant work for the next 5-year period from 1 April 2024 to 31st March 2029.
The territory covers assets from London Euston and