Carillion Plc Regulatory News (CLLN)

12 March 2012

Carillion to deliver further Thameslink upgrade project worth some £120 million

Carillion has been selected, via the Multi Asset Framework Arrangement contract, to deliver further construction work for the Thameslink Programme, worth some £120 million. As a Delivery Partner to Network Rail's Thameslink Team, Carillion will be responsible for improvements to depots and stabling sites to allow the introduction of the new 12-car fleet.

The introduction of the fleet of 12-car trains, running to the new enhanced timetable, will bring about a step change in the travelling experience of people using the Thameslink route through London. These further works are essential to support the provision of a reliable service throughout the Thameslink route.

Commenting, Carillion Chief Executive, Richard Howson, said: "We are delighted to be chosen for this project, which reflects the successful delivery of work to support Network Rail in upgrading the Thameslink route for 12-car trains. We will continue to work closely with Network Rail and the train operators to maximise value for money in delivering this important new phase of the Thameslink project".

For more information

John Denning, Director Group Corporate Affairs, Carillion plc + 44 (0) 1902316426

Finsbury

James Murgatroyd or Gordon Simpson +44 (0) 207 2513801

Notes to Editors

Carillion is a leading support services company with a substantial portfolio of Public Private Partnership projects and extensive construction capabilities. The Group had annual revenue in 2010 of £5.1 billion, employs around 50,000 people and operates across the UK, in the Middle East and Canada. The Group has four business segments.

Support services - this includes facilities management, facilities services, energy services, utility services, road maintenance, rail services and consultancy services.

Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects - this includes our investing activities in PPP projects in our chosen sectors of Defence, Health, Education, Transport, Secure and other Government accommodation.

Middle East construction services - this includes our building and civil engineering activities in the Middle East.

Construction services(excluding the Middle East) - this includes building, civil engineering and our development activities in the UK and our construction activities in Canada.

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