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Costain<\/a> has been appointed to Network Rail<\/a>\u2019s Operational Programme Delivery framework to provide specialist client-side project management consultancy services<\/h2>\n

Costain will provide consultancy services for Network Rail nationally to manage and assure the delivery of complex decarbonisation<\/a>, climate change and digitisation programmes. This will last for six years.<\/p>\n

Under the contract, Costain has already secured its first commission to support the delivery of Network Rail\u2019s national weather resilience programme<\/a>, addressing the impacts of climate change on the railway.<\/p>\n

Network Rail\u2019s regional teams will procure project management services that support the development of critical national programmes, such as digital train control and signalling, and electrification, through this centralised framework.<\/p>\n

These programmes exemplify Network Rail\u2019s commitment to putting passengers first and creating a more sustainable and reliable railway that offers more capacity for customers.<\/p>\n

Costain will be supported by specialist SME and railway consultant, Schofield Lothian<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Delivering professional consultancy services<\/h3>\n

Kevin Corcoran, managing director, Schofield Lothian, said: \u201cWe are delighted to be partnering with Costain on this strategic national framework for Network Rail.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are looking forward to building on the success of our 30-year track record in delivering professional consultancy services to Network Rail.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith Costain, we will deliver innovative and enhanced value with a collaborative approach on rail infrastructure projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sue Kershaw, Costain\u2019s managing director of transportation, added: \u201cDrawing on our deep understanding of the railway and best practice from the road, water, energy and defence sectors<\/a>, we are well placed to join the dots throughout the different stages of programme delivery and identify opportunities where positive leadership, programme assurance and data insights can enable enhanced decision-making and drive better outcomes.<\/p>\n

\u201cCostain\u2019s pedigree in complex programme delivery, its consultancy services and digital DNA, position us to maximise the value for money and impact of key transformation programmes for Network Rail, its passengers and the taxpayer.\u201d<\/p>\n

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