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differentials on ensuring the success of this acquisition was our ability to train and develop people internally .
“ Over the years , we ’ ve continued to build our capabilities in terms of civil engineering ,” he continues . “ We ’ ve worked on several projects like embankment stabilisation works , signal control rooms , and train crew accommodation buildings for LU and NWR , including depot sidings and depot shed extensions .
‘ Can do , will do ’
In 2018 we were awarded the Infrastructure Maintenance Contract of the East London line for London Overground , which demonstrated a culmination of our diverse range of engineering skills . Maintaining this infrastructure requires the integration of engineering disciplines covering signals , communications , M & E including HV , civils and structures and rail engineering . This contract has been a significant step change for the company .
Andy agrees : “ We have a very diverse rail infrastructure offering , which we split into divisions . Our largest area is track maintenance and renewals for both TfL and Network Rail ’ s infrastructure , which are two of our key clients , for which we also provide safety critical resource provisions . One of our biggest growing services is vegetation maintenance , and we ’ re now delivering projects up to the value of £ 15 million , including a full vegetation and fencing contract with TfL . Recently , we won the Design and Build contract to build a new wheel lathe facility at the Cockfosters depot as part of the new Piccadilly Line upgrade scheme , something we are very pleased to be involved with .
“ We also have minor building works and track and tunnel cleaning divisions , as well as depot infrastructure maintenance service , which incorporates complete asset maintenance and 24 / 7 fault maintenance activities . Investing in our people is incredibly important to us , hence why we have our own academy and we ’ re big supporters of career mentoring and training from within . Given that we operate in a highly
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