Having completed its first key milestone on the project from the 2023 Christmas possession, the South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA) has continued to make progress on the Rail Systems delivery as part of the Cambridge South Infrastructure Enhancements (CSIE) team for the new Cambridge South station.
SRSA were awarded the contract for Rail Systems Delivery in June 2023. The team have been tasked with remodelling the existing track layout to accommodate two new train lines for the new four platform station.
The 17th of August 2024 marked the end of South Asian Heritage Month with several activities going on in different parts of the business to spread awareness and celebrate the culture. This was the first event delivered by the CRUK Race Employee Network Group.
A huge thank you to our colleagues, who shared their stories which were shared on our social media channels, check them out below:
Colas Rail UK’s Signalling team recently completed the installation of four new level crossings in Cornwall.
This package of works included a Level Crossing at Terras, situated alongside the East Looe River and of significance given the location and previous system in place. Prior to the new level crossing, Terras Level Crossing, located on the Looe Branch was an Open crossing with trains reducing their speed and sounding their horn as their only method to warn pedestrians and traffic.
Colas Rail UK have since upgraded the crossing, to an Automatic Half Barrier (AHB) Crossing, implementing additional safety features such as barriers and road traffic lights to minimise the safety risk to the public and allow trains to continue at a faster speed, without stopping.
Our Urban division have recently commenced essential maintenance works as part of the South Yorkshire Supertram.
Working for South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), we are utilising our light rail expertise to complete a programme of repairs relating to the encapsulating polymer product surrounding the rail and multiple repairs to the concrete track slab which also makes up the carriageway.
We’re delighted to share that Colas Rail UK has been awarded the Silver Award as part of the Armed Forces Covenant’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
After receiving the Bronze Award in 2023, Colas Rail UK have put processes into practices that were deserving of the Silver Award a year later.
In early July, our 56113 was the first train in 14 years to arrive at Eastriggs, Scotland.
The reason behind the visit was our team and loco were hauling a Network Rail Winter Development Vehicle to store in anticipation for the winter months.
SRSA’s Team Cambridge once again joined forces with Cambridge City Council to make the most of the (short lived) summer heat for a day of volunteering and to give back to our site neighbours.
Heading to Hobson’s Park, the team spent the day removing ragwort from a local field which will be harvested by farmers for cattle feed
Fantastic work team, great job!
We’re delighted to share that our Refer a Friend scheme has been relaunched!
Know someone who you think would be a good fit for one of our live vacancies? Recommend them to Kate Morpeth and our Recruitment Team and if they’re hired for one of our outstanding roles you could earn £1000 for making the introduction.
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