An invitation to tender has been issued by Network Rail to progress the development of a major rail infrastructure project at Stockley Flyover in west London.

The flyover is located in the Heathrow Airport Junction area, servicing trains to and from Heathrow as well as along the Great Western main line. When Crossrail services begin in 2017, even more trains will travel along the lines so work is needed to improve capacity in the area.


The work will consist of a new flyover constructed near the existing layout to provide a seperate route for trains crossing the main line. The tender covers the design development of this work.

Robbie Burns, Programme Director, Network Rail said: "The work at Stockley is an important step in improving reliability for all services using the rail network in the area. Network Rail is transforming the railway to make Crossrail a success and is working with many partners to deliver a railway that is safe, efficient and fit for the 21st century."

Network Rail is responsible for the design, development and delivery of the parts of Crossrail that are on the existing network, covering 70km of track and 28 stations from Maidenhead in the west to Abbey Wood and Shenfield in the east.

(CD/BMcC)