Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £43 million contract by Transport for London (TfL) to upgrade the Piccadilly line on the London Underground. This contract is the second to be awarded under the 'London Underground High Voltage (HV) Power' framework, to which Balfour Beatty was appointed last year. The company will be responsible for the design, supply, and installation of new assets at Hatton Cross and Hounslow substations, including Transformer Rectifiers, High Voltage and Low Voltage Switchboards, Direct Current Switchboards, and Auxiliary Transformers, as well as associated cable routes. The upgrade works will support the increase in 'Traction Power' needed for the next generation of Piccadilly line trains and to deliver increased capacity along the route. Mick Rayner, Managing Director of Balfour Beatty's Rail business, expressed the company's commitment to providing a smooth and reliable service for commuters across the city.
The works are scheduled to begin by the end of the year, with completion expected in 2026. During the construction peak, Balfour Beatty will employ approximately 40 people, with 5% of its workforce consisting of apprentices and graduates as part of its commitment to The 5% Club.
Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group with 25,000 employees. The company finances, develops, builds, maintains, and operates critical infrastructure projects. It has a strong presence in the rail sector, providing multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Balfour Beatty also offers a comprehensive range of on-track machines for track geometry improvements and general track works.