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SLC Rail was proud to sponsor “Transport for the Northern Powerhouse”, a prestigious event led by the most senior decision makers, transport experts and professionals. The event was chaired by Henri Murison, Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership and organised by The Met Club, a business networking organisation which serves likeminded, influential and senior […]

Sam Uren has been appointed Engineering Director of rail consulting and project management specialist, SLC Rail. Sam is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 20 years’ experience in the rail industry. Over the last five years she has applied her expertise to SLC Rail projects, including her role as Project Manager of the multi-award winning […]

A joint venture between global infrastructure services firm AECOM and SLC Rail has been appointed on a pioneering framework, with a maximum value of £30m, to provide rail advisory services to Coventry City Council. The Rail Advisors Framework will enable the Council to draw on SLC Rail’s unique expertise in conceptualising and developing rail schemes […]

Worcestershire County Council has published details of its proposed strategy for attracting and supporting economic investment and growth, by delivering transport infrastructure and services to tackle congestion and improve quality of life. The Worcestershire Rail Investment Strategy was developed by specialists at SLC Rail and partners to provide detailed needs analysis, specific rail service proposals […]

Worcestershire County Council has announced detailed plans to replace Kidderminster station with new facilities twice the size of the existing 1960s building, together with safety and accessibility enhancements in the immediate area. With rail advice and project management from SLC Rail, the scheme has won the backing of the rail industry and funding of £4.3 […]

Work on site at Worcestershire Parkway Station began formally today with the spade in the ground ceremony. If a video does not appear below within a few moments, you can see the BBC News coverage on their Facebook page

Plans to build a new regional interchange station at Norton near Worcester are forging ahead following official approval of the scheme by the Department for Transport. Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd, which has over 60 years’ experience as a multi-disciplinary contractor, has been awarded the design and build contract. They will be working alongside SLC Rail, […]

Last Thursday, 9th February, at the UK Rail Industry Awards a team from SLC Rail, Solihull Council and Carillion was announced winner in the category Outstanding Projects – Medium (£3m-£20m) for the replacement of the A45 South Bridge near Birmingham Airport The competition was strong, with more than 130 organisations entering and an impressive shortlist […]