URBAN
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Urban Division has seen further growth in 2023 as the major schemes of Wednesbury to Brierley Hill (WBHE) and Birmingham Eastside (BEE) have both ramped-up in activity. We were able to handover the completed Section 1 of BEE in September with Section 5 on track for handover to the client in Q1 2024. The last structures on WBHE are nearing completion, meaning 2024 will see work focused on tram stops, track, and systems installation prior to testing & commissioning in the 2nd half of the year. 2023 saw the completion and the commissioning of • the Wolverhampton extension, enabling passenger service to the newly built train station in September
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the £4m Phase 1 of the Line 1 Power Upgrade and receive orders for Phase 2a & 2b totalling a further £16m .
We also commenced work on the £3m ‘Buy Before you Board’ ticketing scheme which will come into service in 2024 and enabling works packages for Wednesbury Depot enhancement and expect to see this ramp-up significantly in 2024. All this was achieved alongside a notable improvement in health & safety performance and an outstanding focus on reducing carbon and protecting the environment with the division saving in excess of 3500t of CO2 equivalent – a 70% improvement on 2022.
“Given the current economic turbulence and client restructure, 2023 has unsurprisingly been a challenging year for Urban Division. I have been immensely impressed and proud at how staff have risen to meet these challenges whilst maintaining their commitment to safely & efficiently deliver for each other, the business, and ultimately for our client.” Iain Anderson - MD, Colas Rail Urban THANK YOU ALL!
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