Kier has been awarded a £54 million contract by Network Rail North West & Central to deliver the remodelling of Manchester Airport railway station.
The project forms part of a wider £115 million investment in the station and will see platforms one to three extended to accommodate two six-carriage trains per platform. The improvements will increase capacity and support more reliable services for passengers travelling to and from one of the UK’s busiest airports.
As part of the contract, Kier will deliver a range of infrastructure enhancements within the station approach and surrounding operational land, including:
- Reshaping surrounding land and installing new retaining structures to create space for the expanded station layout.
- Upgrading a key bridge and associated structures.
- Improving access routes and utilities, including the establishment of construction and logistics areas and the diversion of utilities to maintain station and airport operations.
- Modernising rail infrastructure through track alterations, overhead line enhancements, signalling upgrades, and improvements to power, lighting and telecommunications systems.
- Undertaking final testing, commissioning and integration of the new systems.
Mandy Duncan, Managing Director for Rail and Aviation at Kier Infrastructure, said:
“We’re thrilled to have been chosen to deliver this vital upgrade, which will enhance direct rail access to one of the UK’s busiest airports.
“These changes mean the station will be able to handle more capacity, with more trains able to fit on the majority of platforms, ensuring it is ready for future demand and growth, as well as supporting more reliable services for rail passengers.”
Kier will work alongside Network Rail and project partners to deliver the upgrade, helping to future-proof capacity at Manchester Airport station and support growing passenger demand.