Turner & Townsend secures two key appointments to advance Network Rail’s Asset Protection Frameworks
Turner & Townsend has been awarded two significant appointments within Network Rail’s Asset Protection (Aspro) frameworks.
These appointments, covering the North West and Central (NWC) and Eastern regions, mark a strategic milestone in the company’s partnership with Network Rail. Both frameworks are instrumental in supporting Network Rail’s Control Period 7 (CP7) third-party asset protection programmes, which are critical to ensuring the safety, sustainability and efficiency of the UK’s rail network.
The Asset Protection framework for the Eastern region will run for an initial three years, with an optional one-plus-one-year extension. Under this framework, Turner & Townsend will provide project management, cost and commercial management and sponsorship services, supporting funding agreements and the development of future enhancement projects. The North West and Central region framework will span three years with a potential two-year extension, encompassing programme and project management, engineering, commercial, construction management and project management office (PMO) roles.
These appointments build on Turner & Townsend’s successful track record of delivering previous Aspro schemes, including the Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange scheme in Hertfordshire. This expanded role not only strengthens the company’s relationship with Network Rail but also reaffirms its position as a trusted partner in the delivery of critical infrastructure improvements, such as the Leicester Station Gateway and Peterborough Station Quarter.
The frameworks are expected to deliver substantial benefits to wider society, facilitating the efficient movement of freight, reducing carbon emissions and driving rail regeneration in underserved areas. By unlocking real estate investment opportunities for line-side communities, the projects will also foster economic growth and enhance connectivity beyond London.
James Corrigan, Managing Director, Infrastructure, UK at Turner & Townsend, said:
“Our appointment to these frameworks underscores our commitment to supporting Network Rail in creating a safer and more sustainable rail network.“
These projects will not only enhance operational resilience but also unlock real estate investment opportunities for line-side communities and drive economic regeneration.
“By facilitating the efficient delivery of freight and passenger services, we are supporting vital rail sustainability
