Pullman Rail wins 150 Refresh Contract with Transport for Wales (TFW)

We are delighted to announce that Pullman Rail has been successful in securing the 150 Refresh Contract with Transport for Wales (TFW).

The contract is essentially C6 (Overhaul & Refurbishment) work and will involve the refurbishment of 36 trains, equating to 76 carriages. The project is likely to commence in June of this year and is anticipated to take 12 months to complete.

Duncan Marlor- General Manager Pullman Rail has said, “This announcement is good news for the business after a period of significant uncertainty in relation to workload levels.The aim now is to build on this contract and to push ahead with the changes outlined in the recent site briefing. The lift in revenue provides us with the necessary platform for 2019 and will build confidence within our shareholder that we are able to compete within a competitive market.” Congratulations to all involved.

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