Atkins and CH2M Win Design and Modelling Contract for Crossrail 2 On-Networks Systems

The project team will work collaboratively on the development of the upgrade designs for the Network Rail-owned stations, tracks and rail infrastructure on either side of the proposed tunnelled section, which will play a key role in Crossrail 2. The work will cover the mainline to Hampton Court, Epsom, Chessington South and Shepperton in the South West as well as Broxbourne Junction to Tottenham Hale in West Anglia.

The first stage of the work is to develop the initial proposals to support the revision to the business case and to enable the next public consultation.  Subject to acceptance of the business case, this process will culminate in the submission of the Hybrid Bill to Parliament in 2019, as recommended by the National Infrastructure Commission.

Atkins and CH2M are building on their previous engineering and programme management experience, as part of the CAST (CH2M, Atkins, Supply Chain and Transport for London) team, working on Crossrail 2.  Together, they have provided strategic transport modelling, route development, transport planning and economic appraisal of the project.  More recently, the two organisations were named, with SENER, as the Engineering Delivery Partner for Phase One of HS2.

Speaking on behalf of the team, Philip Hoare, managing director of Transportation at Atkins, says, "It is a real honour to be working in collaboration with Network Rail and CH2M on the development of this programme. Crossrail 2 could play a major part in creating the extra capacity needed on London's transport network and promoting wider regional economic growth for London and the South East."

Crossrail 2 is a proposed new railway serving London and the wider South East. It could connect the National Rail networks in Surrey and Hertfordshire via new tunnels and stations between Wimbledon, Tottenham Hale and New Southgate, linking in with London Underground, London Overground, Crossrail 1, national and international rail services. It will add capacity to the regional rail network, cutting journey times across the South East. It will also support economic regeneration by providing infrastructure that could support 200,000 new homes and 200,000 new jobs.

About Atkins
Atkins is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, employing some 18,600 people across the UK, North America, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Europe. We build long term trusted partnerships to create a world where lives are enriched through the implementation of our ideas. You can view Atkins' recent projects on our website.

About CH2M
CH2M leads the professional services industry delivering sustainable solutions benefiting societal, environmental and economic outcomes with the development of infrastructure and industry. In this way, CH2Mers make a positive difference providing consulting, design, engineering and management services for clients in water; environment and nuclear; transportation; energy and industrial markets, from iconic infrastructure to global programmes like the Olympic Games. Ranked among the World's Most Ethical Companies and top firms in environmental consulting and programme management, CH2M in 2016 became the first professional services firm honoured with the World Environment Center Gold Medal Award for efforts advancing sustainable development. Connect with CH2M at www.ch2m.com; LinkedIn; Twitter; and Facebook.

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