The contract is for Denmark鈥檚 railway operator and developer Banedanmark. Balfour Beatty Rail and Thales will form an integrated team to deliver the project, which covers approximately 60% of Denmark's railway network.
Balfour Beatty's part in the contract, which is valued at 拢90m, involves an integrated approach by its rail division in signalling installation complemented by programme management services from Parsons Brinckerhoff.
The contract is in line with the European Union rail network directive, which requires operators to upgrade train protection systems. Banedanmark has opted to replace its existing signalling system with a new system aimed at improving efficiency, safety and punctuality.聽聽聽聽聽
"This award represents further evidence of both the geographic reach and technical capability of the teams in our rail and professional services divisions, the combined skills of which were critical in securing this award, said 聽Balfour Beatty chief executive Ian Tyler. 鈥淲orking in partnership with our colleagues at Thales, we look forward to helping create a new benchmark for rail signalling performance on behalf of this valued client."
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