Network Rail

Jacobs and PA Consulting to Provide Consulting Advisory Services to The Copenhagen Metro

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) and PA Consulting (PA) have been selected by The Copenhagen Metro (Metroselskabet I/S) to be part of its Operations and Maintenance Adviser Framework. The Copenhagen Metro provides fast, sustainable, carbon-efficient transport solutions to more than 300,000 passengers on weekdays.

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  • Framework aids further development of sustainable, connected urban transport solutions
    DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) and PA Consulting (PA) have been selected by The Copenhagen Metro (Metroselskabet I/S) to be part of its Operations and Maintenance Adviser Framework.
  • The Copenhagen Metro provides fast, sustainable, carbon-efficient transport solutions to more than 300,000 passengers on weekdays.
  • The Jacobs and PA team was selected to provide comprehensive research and advice on the operation and maintenance of the metro.
  • The Copenhagen Metro is also working on a potential new metro line, M5, that will connect new city development areas to the east of Copenhagen with 10 stations from Copenhagen Central Station to Lynetteholm and Østerport.

Cygnum from CACI used by Network Rail as planning & administration solution for training across its workforce

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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  • LONDON , July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CACI is delighted to announce that its Cygnum software is now being used as Network Rail's planning and administration solution for training its 43,000-strong workforce.
  • Cygnum supports all aspects of Network Rail's training management, from automated creation of courses based on demand, intelligent allocation of staff, trainers and resources to courses, to communication of planning and optimisation of changes.
  • "We are delighted that Network Rail has chosen CACI's Cygnum software to support and underpin its training planning and administration process," says Ollie Watson, Group Business Development Director at CACI.
  • "We are looking forward to supporting Network Rail in achieving a more efficient and streamlined training programme that delivers necessary and ongoing training to its workforce as optimally as possible."

Renationalising Thames Water would be a gamble – but there is another way to help clean up the industry

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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But since 1989, the industry has failed to invest sufficiently in replacing antiquated pipes and sewage treatment systems.

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  • But since 1989, the industry has failed to invest sufficiently in replacing antiquated pipes and sewage treatment systems.
  • Meanwhile, dividend payments, funded by water companies loading up on corporate debt, have soared.
  • The largest of those companies, Thames Water, has debts of almost £14 billion – roughly 80% of the value of the assets of the business.
  • Rising inflation and interest rates mean this debt is increasingly expensive to service, let alone reduce.
  • But existing water companies are unlikely to be considered suitable buyers on competition grounds (and many already face similar problems as Thames Water).

Not for profit

    • Welsh Water has a unique corporate structure, with no shareholders and is run solely for the benefit of its customers.
    • While not perfect, its performance in recent years compares favourably with that of the other privatised water companies.
    • Welsh Water’s decisions are made not in the interest of profit-seeking shareholders but in the interests of broader society.
    • Any profits made are either reinvested or returned to its 3 million customers in the form of cheaper services.

G&W Announces Leadership Changes

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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Michael Miller will succeed Mr. Hellmann as Chief Executive Officer of G&W, responsible for North American operations, also effective September 1.

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  • Michael Miller will succeed Mr. Hellmann as Chief Executive Officer of G&W, responsible for North American operations, also effective September 1.
  • Tim Shoveller is expected to join the company as Chief Executive Officer for G&W’s UK/Europe operations by late summer 2023.
  • “Our leadership changes bring exciting energy to G&W’s trajectory of growth,” Hellmann commented.
  • “Michael Miller’s leadership, commercial acumen and commitment to G&W’s core values make him the ideal North American CEO to lead us through the execution of our strategic plan.

Harsco Rail Wins Five-Year Operation and Maintenance Contract with UK's Network Rail

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harsco Corporation (NYSE: HSC) announced today that its Rail division has been awarded a five-year stoneblower operation and maintenance contract with Network Rail, the largest infrastructure manager of railways in the United Kingdom.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harsco Corporation (NYSE: HSC) announced today that its Rail division has been awarded a five-year stoneblower operation and maintenance contract with Network Rail, the largest infrastructure manager of railways in the United Kingdom.
  • Through the contract, Harsco Rail will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of 14 Network Rail stoneblowers, which automate the traditional process for repairing and restoring railroad tracks.
  • “This contract doubles the size of our business in the UK and exemplifies Network Rail’s continued trust and confidence in our team,” said Harsco Rail Group President Claus Heuschmid.
  • Harsco Rail has partnered with Network Rail on Switch and Crossing rail grinders since 2004 and Mobile Maintenance Train service since 2020.

Black Swan Graphene Announces Closing of Equity Swap with Nationwide Engineering Creating a Strategic Partnership, Part of an Integrated Supply Chain, to Accelerate the Adoption of Graphene-enhanced Concrete Globally

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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The partnerships between Black Swan and NERD, and between NERD and Arup, are intended to enhance expertise and create an integrated supply chain aimed at accelerating the adoption of graphene-enhanced concrete globally.

Key Points: 
  • The partnerships between Black Swan and NERD, and between NERD and Arup, are intended to enhance expertise and create an integrated supply chain aimed at accelerating the adoption of graphene-enhanced concrete globally.
  • The product has been developed in partnership with The University of Manchester's Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre ("GEIC").
  • Black Swan is a producer of low cost and high-performance graphene powders, derived from graphite, ideally suited for the concrete industry.
  • Black Swan's graphene technology was originally developed by Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. and advanced internally until the launch of Black Swan in 2021.

Black Swan Graphene and Nationwide Engineering Announce Strategic Partnership, Part of an Integrated Supply Chain, to Accelerate the Adoption of Graphene-enhanced Concrete Globally

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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The partnerships between Black Swan and NERD, and between NERD and Arup, are intended to enhance expertise and create an integrated supply chain aimed at accelerating the adoption of graphene-enhanced concrete globally.

Key Points: 
  • The partnerships between Black Swan and NERD, and between NERD and Arup, are intended to enhance expertise and create an integrated supply chain aimed at accelerating the adoption of graphene-enhanced concrete globally.
  • Black Swan is a producer of low cost and high-performance graphene powders, derived from graphite, ideally suited for the concrete industry.
  • Black Swan's graphene technology was originally developed by Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. and advanced internally until the launch of Black Swan in 2021.
  • Paradigm Capital is acting as an advisor for Black Swan Graphene Inc. for the transaction announced today.

Black Swan Graphene and Nationwide Engineering Announce Strategic Partnership, Part of an Integrated Supply Chain, to Accelerate the Adoption of Graphene-enhanced Concrete Globally

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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The partnerships between Black Swan and NERD, and between NERD and Arup, are intended to enhance expertise and create an integrated supply chain aimed at accelerating the adoption of graphene-enhanced concrete globally.

Key Points: 
  • The partnerships between Black Swan and NERD, and between NERD and Arup, are intended to enhance expertise and create an integrated supply chain aimed at accelerating the adoption of graphene-enhanced concrete globally.
  • Black Swan is a producer of low cost and high-performance graphene powders, derived from graphite, ideally suited for the concrete industry.
  • Black Swan's graphene technology was originally developed by Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. and advanced internally until the launch of Black Swan in 2021.
  • Paradigm Capital is acting as an advisor for Black Swan Graphene Inc. for the transaction announced today.

Legal Tech Scale-up Apperio Raises $7 Million Growth Round

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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LONDON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Apperio, a leading provider of legal spend analytics and matter tracking software, announced today it has raised a $7 million growth round of venture capital funding. The company will use the funding to further develop its product for corporate counsel and meet the growing demand for new functionality from law firms. Apperio will also accelerate its expansion to the U.S. market.

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  • Expansion
    LONDON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Apperio , a leading provider of legal spend analytics and matter tracking software, announced today it has raised a $7 million growth round of venture capital funding.
  • He knew there was a better way – so he founded Apperio and embarked on a third career as a legal tech entrepreneur.
  • With Apperio, in-house lawyers and legal operations can see in real-time when the budget for a given legal matter meets a certain threshold.
  • As such, many are beginning to request premium features in the product and this growth round will enable Apperio to meet those market needs.

RECORD NUMBER OF NEW CONSULTING ROLES TO BE CREATED ACROSS THE UK SAYS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCIES ASSOCIATION (MCA)

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Monday, January 2, 2023
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Large, medium, and small firms have all increased the number of roles in their firms in 2022.

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  • Large, medium, and small firms have all increased the number of roles in their firms in 2022.
  • Of the roles created, over a third will be outside London with many more open to people regardless of where they are based.
  • This includes EY who plan to increase the number of consultants from 5,100 to around 10,200 people by 2026.
  • Deloitte created 1,200 new consulting roles in 2021/22, with the practice forecasting around 1,500 new roles for the current financial year (1 June 2022 to 31 May 2023).