b'CONTRACT NEWSGlasgow SubwayGlasgow Subway is in the middle of a major upgrade, only the third in its history, that will see the introduction of a new fleet of driverless trains.strength of presence in Scotland and our extensive experienceinprojectssuchastheHighland EnhancementProgramme,whichinvolvedafull array of civil engineering works, cabling and retail telecoms.We are thrilled to be supporting Hitachi Rail and SPT on this transformational scheme which willPassing the UTO Testprovide a major economic boost to the city and Scotland,linkingothertransportimprovements,InDecember2021,SPTreachedamajor supportingdriverlesstraininnovationsandmilestoneinthemodernisationprogramme, unlocking real growth for Glasgow.with the testing of a new modern Stadler train Supportingin the system for the first time. The new train Recruitment Drive wastestedovernight.Insystemtestingwill RegenerationFollowing a significant restructure in late 2021,begin later this year, with the new fleet of 17 Kelly Rail is expanding and actively recruitingtrains expected to be introduced into passenger for a range of engineering and operative roles,service in a phased basis in 2023.Another key contractor on the modernisation schemeisKellyRail,whichwasawardedafrom the South of England up to Aberdeen, toThetestingconsistedofatrainrollinginto packageofmulti-disciplinaryworksonthemeet its ambitious project targets for 2022 andGovan station, followed by a test of a Clayton project by Hitachi Rail in November 2021, withbeyond.Equipment rescue locomotive shunting it out of works commencing in December.the tunnel and into Broomloan depot. The new Stadler trains will initially run alongside KellyRailsprojectsupportconsistsofa2 022 is set to be a huge year forthe existing fleet, with drivers. Once the full fleet varietyofupgrades,includingsignalling,is in service, the existing trains will be withdrawn telecommunications,securityandfirealarmour business. and the conversion of the network to driverless systems and installation of copper, fibre, data,operation will take place.audio and RF cables. Robert added: 2022 is set to be a huge year forWhile progress continues at Glasgow Subway, Thefirmsproventrackrecordinworkingour business, with key appointments being made asa completion date for the modernisation and collaborativelywithclientsandpartnerstowe seek to expand our offering to the rail industry define cost and time-efficient scopes and itsand our prestigious clients.exceptional safety record and national presenceOur aim is to be seen as the preferred partner ofI tisanindicationthatthings made it an ideal partner for Hitachi Rail on the works in Glasgow. choice for clients in the rail industry by deliveringare moving forward again after a safe,innovativeandefficientcustomer-focusedchallenging yearKellyRailsprojectteamofexperiencedsolutions.Ournewstructureandambitious signalling installers, cable pullers, civil operatives,business strategy will help us achieve this. switch to UTO operation has not been confirmed fibretesters,fibresplicers,electriciansandas the complex operation has been disrupted by telecoms engineers is responsible for the works,the corona virus pandemic. However, with initial with everyone on the team required to performtesting of the first new trains now complete, to the most rigorous standards so as to ensureSPTSubwaydirectorAntonySmithremains safe and timely delivery on the network.optimistic. This has been an event long in the planning, he said. It is an indication that things aremovingforwardagainafterachallenging Glasgow Subwayyear for the project, with the impact of COVID and lockdowns as well as the subsequent travel Modernisation restrictions for our contractors.Discussing the contract award, Robert Burnside,However, as 2021 comes to an end, getting the Kelly Rails managing director, explained: Thefirst train into the system is real progress and a sign Glasgow Subway contract with Hitachi is a realthat we can hope 2022 sees us get back on track coup for us. We were successful as a result of ourwith the modernisation programme.The Networker Spring 2022 15.'