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Class 150 & 156 Automatic Sanding Modification Upgrade

Awarded to AtkinsRéalis Rail & Transit Limited

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED(buyer)

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Published 1 April 2025
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Northern Trains Limited has awarded a contract to AtkinsRéalis Rail & Transit Limited for £973,000 to modify automatic sanding equipment on 288 Class 150 and 156 train units in response to RAIB recommendations following the 2021 Salisbury Tunnel Junction collision. The work involves upgrading the existing single fixed rate sanding systems to enable automatic sanding across these fleets, with modifications planned to be completed before leaf fall 2025 to standardize sanding response times during low adhesion conditions.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
Published
1 April 2025

Award outcome

Awarded value
£973,000
Award date
22 April 2025
Contract period
6 May 2025 → 6 November 2026
Winner
  • AtkinsRéalis Rail & Transit Limited

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  1. Contract

    4 June 2025

  2. Contract

    23 April 2025

  3. Contract

    1 April 2025

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