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Railhub Archive 1995-12-04 DoT-002 Department of Transport0
“Rail sale signals success of privatisation” – Watts
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       “Rail sale signals success of privatisation” – Watts _______________________________________________________________

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type Press release note 404
John Watts, Minister for Railways and Roads, today welcomed the sale of Signalling Control U.K. Limited to Westinghouse Brake and Signal Holdings Limited. Signalling Control U.K. Limited (SCUK) is one of BR's two signalling project businesses and a key player within the railway signalling industry. SCUK provides a wide range of specialist design, consulting, contracting and project management services - advising the rail industry on all design aspects of signalling infrastructure including renewal and replacement. Commenting on the sale, Mr Watts said: "This is a significant sale in its own right and signals the continuing success of rail privatisation. SCUK's workforce has extensive knowledge of existing British railway signalling systems and has the expertise to develop new systems both here and abroad. "Over twenty rail businesses have now been sold, demonstrating that the private sector is prepared to invest in the railway industry. The shape of the future rail support industry is clear - private sector companies delivering high quality services, which will ultimately benefit the passenger. This sale demonstrates the progress being made in privatising rail consultancy and support services." A number of organisations expressed an interest in the business, which is based at five sites across the country. SCUK employs around 600 staff. SCUK has been involved in contracts for Great Eastern re-signalling, the Manchester airport rail link, Carstairs interlocking replacement and major works associated with the channel tunnel route. NOTES TO EDITORS 1.SCUK formed part of BR's Central Services group, a collection of about 20 diverse businesses providing support services to the rail industry. BR's other signalling project business, Interlogic Control Engineering, was offered for sale in May and BR are currently assessing the bids received for the business. 2.Previous Central Services sales include the Baileyfield Switches and Crossings Works, Ditton Timber Treatment Works, and Quality & Safety Services Limited.
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