Firms power up with Midland Mainline project

An engineering and consultancy duo has secured work on a headline power project.

PBH Rail Group and HBPW Consulting are supporting the Midland Mainline Electrification Programme.

Bosses say the scheme will electrify sections of the line between London and Sheffield, boosting efficiency and replacing diesel trains with electro-diesel rolling stock.

The 18-month project, awarded by SPL Powerlines UK, will see York-based PBH Rail Group and HBPW Consulting spearhead work on three route sections: Sheet Stores Junction to Chaddesden Sidings; Chaddesden Sidings to north of Toadmoor Tunnel; and Trent East Junction to Nottingham.

It will also see the installation of new overhead line equipment, bridge and tunnel modifications and station upgrades.

PBH Rail Group’s track team will manage the lowering and alteration of existing track and oversee drainage and track bed design modifications.

Retford-based civil and structural design firm HBPW Consulting will manage bridge and structure adjustments.

Mark Bonner, PBH Rail managing director, said: “We are thrilled to be working on this project alongside HBPW Consulting.

“Our combined skills will demonstrate the value that agile, expert SMEs can bring to large-scale rail projects.”

Paul Monaghan, HBPW Consulting practice partner, added: “This is a major shift from the traditional design delivery model, and we appreciate SPL for allowing us to showcase and harness the expertise and knowledge within these SME organisations.”

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