Taylor Woodrow has been selected for a £33 million contract to increase the rail capacity between Dr Day's Junction to Filton Abbey Wood Station in Bristol.

As well as doubling the capacity of the rail line, from two tracks to four, the three year contract includes the replacement or enhancement of 17 structures along the 15km route, including four bridge reconstructions for electrification clearance and the refurbishment of two stations.

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Cllr Brian Allinson, Chair of the West of England Joint Transport Board and transport member for South Gloucestershire, said: "This four tracking is vital for our MetroWest plans to improve the local rail services and it’s a real milestone getting it started. The rail improvements, along with MetroBus, will provide so many more options for moving around and demonstrating to investors we are serious about investing locally."

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