A VolkerRail and Story Contracting joint venture (JV) has been contracted to complete the vital upgrades needed to improve capacity and connectivity between Sheffield and Manchester.
The £80m project is part of a £137m investment and will see the VolkerRailStory JV undertake extensive enhancement works to remove several bottlenecks along the route to improve reliability, increase passenger services and aid in freight movements.
The Hope Valley Capacity Scheme forms part of the government’s commitment to upgrade the rail network across the North of England, and meet future passenger demands.
The project will be split across two main elements, which are:
As part of the project, the VolkerRailStory JV will also be delivering a variety of community projects, including volunteering, schools engagement, work placements and other opportunities for young people.
VolkerRailStory Joint Venture partners with Primary Engineer to inspire young engineers across Derbyshire and South Yorkshire.
The VolkerRailStory joint venture has delivered its first work experience week, on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade project.
Significant planting and landscaping enhancements have now started on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade, a Network Rail project...