Mercury3 Consult has been appointed by Network Rail to deliver the Route Concept of Operations & Maintenance for Old Oak Common Station.

Mercury3 Consult will be producing a comprehensive plan to support the operation and maintenance of the Great Western Mainline in readiness for the construction and post-construction of Old Oak Common Station.

This work will focus on Western Route’s requirements for the new infrastructure within the wider railway system – Paddington to Reading and beyond – and will align closely with parallel activities led by HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd to ensure seamless readiness across the network.

Christian Stickland, Head of Technical Services, said: “We’re thrilled that with Network Rail, we will be working on a project that represents the future of sustainable transport and engineering excellence in the UK.

“At Mercury3 Consult, we’re committed to delivering high-quality technical services to the transport and infrastructure sectors and supporting HS2’s ambitious goals and long-term legacy.

“We are proud to play a part in shaping the future of UK rail, with Old Oak Common set to become a transport super-hub – improving journey times, adding rail capacity, and supporting economic growth.”