Balfour Beatty has won a new five-year deal worth £50 million with Network Rail.

The 'Reactive Building and Civils Contract' involves Balfour Beatty carrying out rail infrastructure repairs and projects along the Great Western route from London to Penzance at short notice.

To deliver the works, Balfour Beatty also plans to open a new office in the Swindon area, with eight new members of staff being recruited.

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Mark Bullock, Balfour Beatty's Managing Director for Rail and Utilities said: "This contract award is testament to the strength of Balfour Beatty's relationship with Network Rail and our ability to deliver at short notice a range of reactive work from track through to buildings and general infrastructure repair.

"I am pleased that Balfour Beatty has been entrusted to ensure the safe and efficient operation of one of the most important parts of the UK rail network."

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