Design & Build of Long Welded Rail Trains
Reference ocds-h6vhtk-06d7fd · NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Prior notice. Estimated value: £140,153,344.
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Description
Network Rail's existing fleet of Rail Delivery Trains (RDTs) and Long-Welded Rail Trains (LWRTs) is approaching the point at which replacement options must be considered. Network Rail currently anticipates a future requirement for: • A fleet of approximately 8 + 3 LWRTs. • A locomotive-hauled solution capable of both rail delivery and rail recovery activities. • A solution capable of carrying a minimum of 24 rails per train. • Remote operation of rail handling equipment to minimise manual intervention and improve operational safety. Engagement was undertaken with the market to date has identified several opportunities for consideration as part of the sourcing strategy and technical requirements, including separate procurement of wagons and material handling equipment (MHE), and the development of a modular design making use of intermodal wagons. This procurement shall be for the Manual Handling Equipment, design and build, as a modular solution. This will then be entegrated with the chosen UK approved wagon to ultimatley build the LWRT.
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 103511-2026 | 2 November 2026 |
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