Costain JV secures Crossrail contract


 

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Costain Group PLC 
05 March 2010 
 

Costain Group PLC 
("Costain") 
 
Costain Skanska JV secures first Crossrail enabling tunnelling works contract 
 
Costain, in joint venture with Skanska, announces that it has been awarded a 
GBP15 million contract by Crossrail, as part of the enabling works framework, to 
construct the Royal Oak Portal, the first tunnel-related construction contract 
for the Crossrail project. 
 
The Royal Oak Portal is near to Paddington main line station and will act as the 
transition ramp for Crossrail trains when entering and exiting the central 
London tunnels. 
 
Work will begin immediately and is scheduled for completion in March 2011. 
 
Andrew Wyllie, Chief Executive of Costain, commented: 
 
"We are delighted to have been awarded this first tunnel related construction 
contract for Crossrail. To be involved in the Crossrail project is a significant 
step forward for Costain and a valuable addition to our strong rail portfolio." 
 
 
5 March 2010 
 
 
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Notes to Editors 
 
Costain is an international engineering and construction group with a reputation 
for technical excellence founded on more than 140 years of experience. The 
Company's business segments are in Infrastructure (Highways, Rail, Nuclear and 
Airports), Environment (Water, Waste and Marine), Community (Health, Education 
and Retail), Energy & Process and Property Development. 
 
The Company is focused on market sectors where it expects there to be a 
significant investment over the next few years and where it can build and 
maintain strong positions. 
 
It has worked on a number of significant infrastructure projects in the UK, 
including the St Pancras railway station and the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, and 
is currently working on a number of significant projects including the municipal 
waste treatment infrastructure for the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal 
Authority and EVAP D at Sellafield, one of the largest nuclear projects in the 
UK. 
 
For further information please visit the company website: www.costain.com 
 
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