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Arup proposes Heathrow high speed rail

Arup proposes Heathrow high speed rail

Arup has released its proposals for a high speed rail line connecting Heathrow to the north of the country.

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Ken Stewart, rail director, Costain

Can more work mean less friction?

The advent of Crossrail last year marked the start of an exciting decade for contractors working in the UK rail sector.

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Thameslink stations winners announced

Thameslink stations winners announced

Balfour Beatty is the big winner on the Thameslink station upgrade scheme after seeing off a Laing O'Rourke-led team to land the prize deal on the £5 billion job.

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T5 delays may affect East Terminal work

T5 delays may affect East Terminal work

The decision to delay the move of British Airways' long-haul flights to Terminal 5 could have a knock-on effect on the construction of the East Terminal to replace Terminal 2.

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'We need the very best people'

'We need the very best people'

Network Rail chief Iain Coucher reveals his ambitious plans for investment

Balfours's investment begins to pay off

Balfours's investment begins to pay off Balfour Beatty Rail Track Systems, the manufacturing division of Balfour Beatty Rail is responsible for the design and manufacture of special track-work and associated products. More

Italy takes a lead role in Europe's high speed railway revolution

Bridge over Po River Italy's plan to build a 300km/h network is well under way and Balfour Beatty Rail is playing a major part. More

Initiatives that increase capacity and reliability

C Spencer has developed a system to eliminate signal failure Refurbished stations and new control centres show the way ahead More