Colas Rail UK, the British subsidiary of Colas Rail, has been selected as one of four suppliers by Network Rail to operate and maintain the On-Track Machines used for track maintenance across Britain. The contract, worth around 380 million Euros1, covers several regions of the rail network: Wales & Western, Southern, Eastern, NorthWest and Central. 

As part of this contract, Colas Rail UK will operate and maintain 28 machines, including Tampers and Ballast Regulators, for a period of eight years.

"Colas Rail UK has the largest fleet of OTMs in the country, which enables us to achieve high performance standards, with an efficiency ratio of over 99%. This excellence is based on the commitment and expertise of our teams, who are mobilized every day to guarantee reliable and efficient operations for our customers", explains Jean-Pierre Bertrand, Deputy Managing Director UK of Colas Rail. 

This latest success further strengthens the relationship of trust between Network Rail and Colas Rail. This follows the recent signing of a contract worth around 170 million Euros over five years, for the operation and maintenance of Network Rail's fleet of grinding and milling trains.

"Colas Rail is proud to continue to support Network Rail in maintaining and securing the Britain’s rail infrastructure. This contract reflects the performance and operational excellence of our teams", says Hervé Le Joliff, Executive Vice President of Colas Rail.

Colas Rail has over a century of experience in the design, management, construction, and maintenance of railway infrastructure of high-speed rail projects. This new contract is part of the continuity of its presence and commitment in Britain for over 25 years.

1 Amount ordered in the first quarter of 2025