Crossrail announced yesterday that it attends to award the contract to VolkerFitzpatrick Limited. In line with European procurement rules the contract is subject to 10 day standstill period.
To deliver Crossrail services, around 60 new trains will be required, the company stated. Crossrail rolling stock will be stabled at Old Oak Common Depot, Ilford Depot, Gidea Park, Plumstead, Maidenhead and Shenfield. The contract covers the provision of additional stabling facilities at the existing Ilford Depot, which is located between Ilford and Seven Kings.
Crossrail will be making changes to a number of existing buildings at the Ilford Yard site. The work will ensure that the company can build 10 new sidings to house trains overnight and construct a new building for those who will be employed on site for Crossrail.
The depot will be vital for Crossrail¹s operation, the company added.
It will also create job opportunities during construction and up to 90 jobs once the depot upgrades have been completed.
Ilford Depot will remain an operational depot during the construction works.
