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Colas Rail UK & Coventry City Council Commence Phase Two of CVLR Programme
Following Coventry City Council's Full Council Approval in January 2026, Colas Rail UK’s Urban division has begun work on Phase 2 of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (VLR) programme, delivering an 800-metre twin-track connection between Coventry Station and Coventry University Technology Park.
Read MoreSRSA Power Up Poplars With Electrification Programme
We are delighted to share that the South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA) have successfully completed the major commissioning of the Poplar Rail Lines electrification project, strengthening the resilience of the Western and Anglia networks.
Read MoreSRSA Complete Christmas 2025 Programme
The festive season is known as one of the busiest times in the railway calendar and 2025 was no different, with our South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA) divisions heavily involved in the renewal and modernisation of the UK rail network.
Read MoreColas Rail UK Secures Further Light Rail Contract Awards as part of the Midland Metro Alliance
Colas Rail UK is proud to announce the award of further major infrastructure schemes through our longstanding position as Principal Contractor on the Midland Metro Alliance (MMA).
Read MoreThunderbird Services Are Go! Colas Rail Freight’s Contract Award With Network Rail
We are delighted to share that Colas Rail UK’s Freight division have secured a contract with Network Rail for the provision of “Thunderbird” Rescue and Recovery Locomotives in the Eastern Region, between and London and Newcastle.
Read MoreColas Rail Freight’s New Contract Award Continues New Measurement Train Collaboration
We are delighted to share that Colas Rail UK’s Freight division been awarded a contract with Network Rail for the operation and maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT) fleet.
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