Network Rail has chosen Actemium UK to help install charging infrastructure for electric cars and commercial vehicles as it works towards electrifying its road fleet by 2030.
Actemium – the industry brand of Vinci Energies – has been chosen by Network Rail as one of two suppliers through a new £13 million EV charging framework.
The programme is expected to cover up to 45 sites across Wales and the West of England, including maintenance depots, offices and signalling locations.
Charging requirements will be tailored to each site, vehicle profile and dwell time, with infrastructure ranging from 22kW AC chargers to 150kW DC rapid charging.
Actemium UK will provide engineering expertise across its allocated projects, from site assessment and feasibility through to design, construction, commissioning, handover and staff training.
Julie Woodward, Programme Director at Network Rail, said, “Rail is already the greenest form of mass public transport, and decarbonising our road fleet is an important part of making it even more sustainable.
“By investing in charging infrastructure across our sites, we’re creating the foundations needed for a zero-emission road vehicle fleet, helping reduce carbon emissions while supporting the safe and reliable operation of the railway.”
Rafael Carrilho, Sector Manager at Actemium UK, said: “Network Rail operates a diverse road fleet across a large and operationally complex estate in Wales and the West of England, with each location having distinct power demands and operational constraints.
“As a trusted UK e-mobility delivery partner, our role is to bring together the electrical, civil and charging infrastructure at each site to create a safe, reliable and future-ready solution.”
