A consortium of Balfour Beatty and Thales has won a £335m contract to transform much of Denmark’s rail signalling system.

The contract is for Denmark’s railway operator and developer Banedanmark. Balfour Beatty Rail and Thales will form an integrated team to deliver the project, which covers approximately 60% of Denmark's railway network.

Balfour Beatty's part in the contract, which is valued at £90m, involves an integrated approach by its rail division in signalling installation complemented by programme management services from Parsons Brinckerhoff.

The contract is in line with the European Union rail network directive, which requires operators to upgrade train protection systems. Banedanmark has opted to replace its existing signalling system with a new system aimed at improving efficiency, safety and punctuality.     

"This award represents further evidence of both the geographic reach and technical capability of the teams in our rail and professional services divisions, the combined skills of which were critical in securing this award, said  Balfour Beatty chief executive Ian Tyler. “Working in partnership with our colleagues at Thales, we look forward to helping create a new benchmark for rail signalling performance on behalf of this valued client."

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