Network Rail has announced that Story Contracting has won a framework contract to deliver up to £135 million of renewal and enhancement projects in Scotland over the next five years.

Glasgow-based Story Scotland will help Network Rail to complete a wide range of projects on Scotland’s rail network –— including replacing and refurbishing structures and making other improvements at stations.

The contract has been awarded as Network Rail prepares to invest over £4 billion in the Scottish rail network between 2019 and 2024; it will see Story recruiting up to 60 graduates, trainees and apprentices in Scotland over the five-year period.

Story is already a key partner for Network Rail in Scotland and is currently working to ‘deliver’ new platforms at Edinburgh Waverley Station.

Kris Kinnear, director of Network Rail Infrastructure Projects Scotland (www.networkrail.co.uk), said: “Scotland’s railway plays a vital role in the nation’s economy, keeping millions of passengers on the move each year and providing thousands of jobs around the country.

“Our contracts give suppliers substantial work-banks and the opportunity to be part of delivering essential improvements that will help to shape the future of our rail network and improve reliability for our passengers.”

John MacArthur, director of Story Scotland, said: “I am absolutely delighted to win this contract, which reflects the collaborative working relationships we have been building with Network Rail and other key clients in Scotland.

“Its delivery will be supported by our award-winning Plant Division, which is one of only two suppliers in the UK to be awarded Gold in Network Rail’s Route To Gold.”