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One Down, Six Light Maintenance Depots to Go

Train maintenance depot expert’s Spencer Group has successfully completed the upgrade of Ferme Park Depot in London. All works were completed on 12th January 2016 with handback to the Train Operating Company (TOC) expected before the end of January. The refurbishment of Ferme Park forms part of the wider IEP Depots scheme, delivering upgrades to theContinue reading "One Down, Six Light Maintenance Depots to Go"

3 min read 18 January 2016

Spencer Group gives a final push to complete Rochester Station ahead of schedule

Spencer Group has completed work on the brand new station in Rochester. The first train ran from the new station at 17:24 on Sunday 13th December. Claire Perry, the Minister for Rail and Conservative MP for the Devizes constituency, officially opened Rochester Station on Monday 14th December, celebrating this milestone event. The new £26 million facility, whichContinue reading "Spencer Group gives a final push to complete Rochester Station ahead of schedule"

6 min read 4 January 2016

The next train to arrive at Apperley Bridge’s brand new station is…

The first train to depart from the brand new Apperley Bridge station was given the green light on Sunday 13th December 2015. Work to complete the new Apperley Bridge station, which was successfully delivered by Spencer Group on behalf of Network Rail, forms part of the £7m West Yorkshire Rail Growth (WYRG) scheme, delivering two newContinue reading "The next train to arrive at Apperley Bridge’s brand new station is…"

3 min read 23 December 2015

IEP Upgrade Works begin on East Coast Main Line’s Second Rail Depot

Spencer Group has begun work on their second depot under Hitachi Rail Europe’s Intercity Express Programme. Rail depot upgrade experts Spencer started on-site at the Craigentinny rail depot in Edinburgh on Monday 16th November (2015) with completion expected in July 2016. This will be the second rail depot upgrade, of an overall eight, undertaken by SpencerContinue reading "IEP Upgrade Works begin on East Coast Main Line’s Second Rail Depot"

2 min read 19 November 2015

Spencer Group Win Award for Outstanding Civil Engineering

Spencer Group has won the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England Engineering Innovation Award for the pedestrian subway slide at Rochester Station, which was carried out during Easter 2014. The 850t concrete subway was slid into position on a cushion of compressed nitrogen; the first time in the UK this method was used.Continue reading "Spencer Group Win Award for Outstanding Civil Engineering"

2 min read 16 July 2015

Spencer Group secures projects worth more than £30m in three months

Spencer Group has secured more than £30m of work in the last three months, culminating in the award of a multi-million pound package of works for London Underground. The engineering company has secured a number of major contracts across the UK, totalling around £33m, since the start of the year. New works include the installationContinue reading "Spencer Group secures projects worth more than £30m in three months"

9 min read 9 July 2015

Spencer Group to give Historic Finsbury Park Underground Station a ‘Lift’

London Underground has appointed Spencer Group to work on improvements to Finsbury Park Underground Station to help it achieve step-free-access by 2018. The main works include the construction of a new western entrance to replace the existing Wells Terrace entryway, the build of two lift shafts and extending one of the current passageways (no. 4)Continue reading "Spencer Group to give Historic Finsbury Park Underground Station a ‘Lift’"

2 min read 12 June 2015

Spencer Group to Upgrade First Great Western’s Flagship Reading Depot

Multidisciplinary Engineering Company, Spencer Group has been awarded the extension and upgrade to First Great Western’s flagship Train Care Depot in Reading. Part of the Department for Transport’s Intercity Express Programme, Spencer will begin detail design works immediately and the newly upgraded depot will be operational by June 2016, ready to accommodate the new fleetContinue reading "Spencer Group to Upgrade First Great Western’s Flagship Reading Depot"

2 min read 8 June 2015

Spencer Group Begins Major Maintenance Work on Gliberdyke (Slipper) Bridge

On 1st June 2015, Spencer Group began major maintenance work on Gilberdyke (Slipper) Bridge, to maintain its structural integrity and prevent deterioration. The works, on behalf of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, include re-painting, concrete repairs, joint repairs and bearing replacements. Despite the works, Spencer will keep Slipper Bridge open to all vehicles, causeContinue reading "Spencer Group Begins Major Maintenance Work on Gliberdyke (Slipper) Bridge"

1 min read 2 June 2015