Network Rail Eastern region announces new partners for infrastructure framework

Arup and SYSTRA, in a 50/50 joint venture (JV) with strategic delivery partner Skanska, have been awarded a position on Network Rail’s Eastern Region Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF), worth £300 million.

The framework, set to span five years with the potential for a three-year extension, will focus on delivering multi-disciplinary design and development services. Key projects include the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) portfolio and potentially part of the integrated transport strategy which the government announced in January.