Atkins named NPR delivery partner

Atkins has been awarded the infrastructure delivery partner contract for the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme by Transport for the North and the DfT. The consultant will work with TfN, the DfT, Network Rail and HS2 Ltd to develop the strategic outline case and phasing options for the project to improve rail links between the North’s cities. Julie Hurley, strategic rail client director at Atkins, said: “Having worked closely with TfN for the last three years in developing the plans for NPR, we look forward to advancing the programme as part of an integrated delivery team.