June 2023 Rail update
Welcome to the first update from Rail, which sets out to share key updates and lookaheads of what is going on in the business. It’s fantastic to be able to showcase some of our collective highlights and challenges from the last quarter. “I am tremendously proud of the projects we deliver, but even more so…
Ryde Pier Head Station reopened with trains once more running along the pier
Today, Monday 10 July, saw the Ryde Pier Head Station reopen to trains for the first time since last October, after significant work was completed. The railway pier extends into the Solent and provides a link to the Isle of Wight ferries. The 143-year-old, 686-metre-long structure has been undergoing a programme of heavy maintenance and renewal to…
May 2023 One Team Wessex Update
Welcome to our latest quarterly update which sets out to share key updates and lookaheads. It’s fantastic to be able to showcase some of our collective highlights and challenges from the last quarter. What is One Team Wessex?One Team Wessex (OTW) is the collaborative relationship between Network Rail and Octavius Infrastructure. Together we deliver infrastructure…
Octavius appointed to deliver the Broad Street regeneration scheme in Cambridgeshire
Leading transport infrastructure provider Octavius has been appointed to deliver the Broad Street regeneration scheme in March, Cambridgeshire. As part of Cambridgeshire County Council’s March Area Transport Strategy (MATS), and with funding from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund awarded to Fenland District Council and the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, the project will transform the…
PERI good use of modern methods to stabilise scaffolding
Our team at Chelmsford are making great progress constructing a new conveyor bridge for Essex County Council, which includes constructing two abutments, and have recently begun installing shutters to the formwork. Having a stable foundation is extremely important for a large project like this, to ensure our project is as successful as possible our team…
Modernising life expired signalling systems between Farncombe to Petersfield (F2P)
Octavius is hard at work on the Farncombe to Petersfield (F2P) re-signalling programme, part of the Portsmouth Upgrade Scheme to renew and place life expired signalling systems that were originally installed in the 1970s. After successfully and safely delivering the first phase of the scheme between 2020-2023, Octavius is Network Rail’s principal contractor delivering the £10 million…
Works begin on Waterloo Station’s 100-year-old roof
Leading transport infrastructure provider Octavius have started works to revitalise the iconic roof at Waterloo Station, the UK’s busiest train station. Glazing will be renewed on both the main Concourse and Porte Cochere (the covered passageway over the entrance of the station) roofs as part of Network Rail’s wider programme of enhancement works in the station. …
April 2023 Highways update
Welcome to the first quarterly newsletter from Highways, which sets out to share key updates and lookaheads of what is going on in the business. It’s fantastic to be able to showcase some of our collective highlights and challenges from the last quarter. “Since taking the position of Managing Director I had a strong feeling…
Celebrating 1 year as Octavius
It’s hard to believe that it’s a year since we became Octavius, but what a year it has been! Together we’ve done so much, delighting our customers, developing our people, and our reputation, and creating a sustainable legacy. We simply don’t have the space to highlight everything we’d like too or thank everyone individually but,…
Accessibility upgrade works due to start at Motspur Park Station
Principal contractor Octavius Infrastructure will soon start important accessibility upgrade works at Motspur Park Station, in south London as part of Network Rail’s £8.9m investment in the key commuter route, which will see a new step-free bridge, lifts and walkways installed amongst other upgrades. To help passengers with reduced mobility travel around the station easily, the…
Octavius selected as Network Rail Southern region’s E&P delivery partner 2024-2034
Leading transport infrastructure provider Octavius has been appointed to deliver the Electrification and Plant element of Network Rail’s new Southern Integrated Delivery (SID) business partnership. Covering both Network Rail’s Control Period 7 (CP7) and Control Period 8 (CP8), the SID is a fully integrated team based on ‘Project 13‘ principles comprising all categories of railway assets:…
Clophill roundabout improvements
Leading transport infrastructure provider Octavius has been appointed to deliver a package of improvements at Clophill roundabout in Bedfordshire. Central Bedfordshire Council successfully bid for £6.8m of government Levelling Up funding to allow it to bring the scheme to fruition. The busy A6/A507 junction has long suffered from congestion; the project will make a huge difference for…
