Scotland's Railway is launching a £40,000 community fund to help support the development and delivery of inspiring local projects across Scotland. The new initiative reflects Network Rail’s commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities beyond transport infrastructure by investing in[...]
Read moreStory Scotland’s Transportation Division has again been recognised for excellence in rail delivery, winning Rail Supplier of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards 2025. This marks the second time in three years that Story has secured the prestigious title,[...]
Read moreStory Contracting Limited is proud to announce the successful completion of a £2.7 million infrastructure upgrade at Dunkeld & Birnam station in Perthshire, on behalf of Network Rail. The project has significantly improved accessibility and safety for passengers at this[...]
Read moreStory colleagues have kicked off the year with the ‘Miles in May’ wellbeing challenge, raising over £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust. This marks the first of many fundraising events and challenges planned for the year ahead. In addition to supporting[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are advancing with the restoration of Millom Old Bank, which is seeing a great deal of progress. Delivered on behalf of Cumberland Council and Millom Town Deal, this project is set to restore and reinvent the beloved landmark[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has successfully delivered a landmark infrastructure project on behalf of Network Rail, completing the £33 million stabilisation of the Browney Curve — a key section of the East Coast Main Line near the River Browney in County Durham.[...]
Read moreThis week marked a significant milestone as Thornliebank Road bridge reopened the new to the community – seven weeks ahead of schedule! The £5.5m project is part of the broader East Kilbride Enhancement programme and was delivered by Story Contracting[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is delighted to announce its appointment to Peel Ports Group’s General Construction Framework – a significant achievement for the business and a key milestone for its newly launched Transportation Division in Scotland. Story Scotland’s place on the framework,[...]
Read moreStory Scotland has announced a strategic restructuring to enhance its service delivery for clients, launching dedicated Transportation and Energy divisions to align with the increasing investment in Scotland’s infrastructure. This move will create value for clients and strengthen the company’s[...]
Read moreStory Contracting was proud to support Cumberland Council in delivering a three-day work experience programme to a record-breaking 130 students at Caldew School in Dalston, Cumbria. As part of the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) supply chain, we joined a diverse[...]
Read moreStory Contracting on behalf of Network Rail and Scotland's Railway are thrilled to announce the completion of the historic three - span wrought iron bridge, built in 1879, which carries the Crainlarich - Oban line over the River Awe, south[...]
Read moreA collaborative secondment programme between Story Contracting and MHB Consultants has given graduate engineers a unique opportunity to experience the entire project lifecycle, from design to construction. As part of this initiative, Story Graduate Engineer Frankie Adams moved into MHB’s[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, on behalf of Network Rail and Northern, has successfully delivered a state-of-the-art wheel lathe at the Allerton TrainCare Centre in Merseyside, enhancing train maintenance efficiency. The advanced machine reshapes, balances, and repairs train wheels without requiring their removal,[...]
Read moreStory Contracting Limited has been appointed to deliver a new Arts and Enterprise Centre in the heart of Millom on behalf of Cumberland Council. The project aims to bring life back into an unused building and create a valued community[...]
Read moreAs part of Story’s ongoing commitment to the development of future talent, the company offers a range of opportunities for apprentices to join the team in a variety of different roles. With over 100 colleagues in Early Careers roles throughout[...]
Read moreOn behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Story Contracting is set to deliver a series of enhancement works at Salford Central station. Work started in January 2025 on a new customer ticket office and modernisation of the station building.[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has successfully completed the restoration of the Grade II listed Smardale Gill Viaduct, a significant landmark in the Cumbria region, on behalf of Northern Viaduct Trust. Story completed urgent repairs to the 14-arch viaduct in 2023 to address[...]
Read moreStory Scotland has launched a new division designed to deliver innovative and efficient civil engineering solutions for energy customers across Scotland. The move, which coincides with the opening of a new office in Perth, with another planned for Inverness in[...]
Read moreVisitors to the historic Dundonald Castle in Ayrshire can now enjoy improved access, thanks to the installation of a brand-new footbridge delivered by Story Contracting in collaboration with Ayrshire Roads Alliance. The new footbridge provides a safe and accessible crossing[...]
Read moreNew hospitality lounges and boxes have opened to the public at Carlisle United's Brunton Park, after Story Contracting completed fit out works to the East Stand of the stadium. Over a 20-week period, the project has seen Story's Construction team[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's Training Centre has recently received Gold accreditation for compliance following a successful NSAR audit, in addition to the team's existing Gold accreditation for their state-of-the-art training facilities. The achievement marks the first time the team have attained the[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, on behalf of Network Rail, successfully demolished two bridges on the East Kilbride line over the weekend as part of a £140m improvement project. OB44 Thornliebank – Works were undertaken during a 23-hour blockade to demolish the multi-interface bridge and[...]
Read moreA major milestone has been reached to regenerate the southern entrance to Carlisle city centre. Phase One of the Carlisle Southern Gateway project, which aims to regenerate the southern entrance to the city, creating a more attractive and vibrant area[...]
Read moreStory Contracting recognises and values its ability to contribute to the development of young talent within the industry, and supports this through the Story Early Careers programme. In 2021, both Tom Murray and Eliza Wright joined Story as Trainee Buyers[...]
Read morePlans for a new railway station in East Renfrewshire have now been approved. A funding award of £18.3m from the Glasgow City Region City Deal will see the new Balgray station built on the Neilston line near to Balgray reservoir.[...]
Read moreNetwork Rail and Story Contracting have won a major Scottish Civil Engineering Award (SCEA) following the restoration of the historic Camps viaduct near Motherwell. The team won the award for ‘best refurbishment’, recognising civil engineering excellence in rail after extending[...]
Read moreStory Scotland has commenced work on behalf of its client PowerCon at Port of Aberdeen, on a project to supply clean electricity for vessels as part of the port’s net-zero journey. Story will undertake the civils work involved in the[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is gearing up for the next round of interviews for our dynamic business support programme, Story Start Up. This initiative sparks fresh opportunities for entrepreneurship, drives organisational growth, fosters new business creation, and bolsters economic expansion. Whether your[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, working alongside marine specialist contractor GPS Macs, are undertaking scour protection works on the historic Leven Viaduct in south Cumbria. On behalf of Network Rail, the team will deliver repair and protection works to the viaduct which carries[...]
Read morePassengers can now benefit from step-free access to both platforms at Dumfries Station, marking the end of a 9-month project to improve accessibility. Following final inspections, the new lifts were brought into service and opened to the public. Previous to[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is one of five organisations that will receive a share of up to £1.3bn worth of contracts to keep Scotland’s Railway safe and reliable for the next five years. Network Rail has announced the contracts as part of[...]
Read moreRailway upgrades to improve journeys for passengers and freight between Bicester and Leamington Spa are now complete. The stretch of the Chiltern main line reopened after essential improvements were completed by Network Rail and Story Contracting, to the important route[...]
Read moreA major milestone has been hit as the line between Kettering and Wigston has successfully been electrified, allowing for greener and quieter journeys along the Midland Main Line in the future. On behalf of Network Rail, Story Contracting played a[...]
Read moreOne of Glasgow’s busiest bridges is on track to re-open to traffic next month. Network Rail and Story Contracting are now in the final phase of replacing the structure on Shields Road. The bridge had been subject to a weight[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has been appointed by Network Rail to join the new Eastern Routes Partnership (ERP) through the railway’s new Control Period 7 (CP7). Story has been awarded an integral place on the framework, joining Amco, BAM and Morgan Sindall[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are proud to have won two awards yesterday at Network Rail’s North West & Central and Eastern Safety, Health, and Environment Leadership Team (SHELT) Awards. Under the category of ‘Railways Fit for the Future’, Story took the prize[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, in partnership with Network Rail, was proud to unveil a National Railway Heritage Awards (NRHA) plaque at Forth Viaduct in Stirling recently. The plaque commemorates the award-winning restoration project that has enhanced the viaduct’s structural integrity while preserving[...]
Read moreThe installation of the new lift shafts and linkspan footbridge’s marks a key milestone in the Access for All project at Anniesland Station over the weekend. The site team have worked extremely hard over the past 8-months to complete the[...]
Read moreCelebrating 10 years of Story Contracting's Scottish division This month, Story Scotland, the Scottish civil engineering Division of Story Contracting, proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of success and commitment to excellence in the rail and construction industry.[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has been appointed by Northumbrian Water Group to help deliver its £3.6bn capital investment programme. The appointment of new construction and engineering contractors including Story Contracting has created opportunities for the businesses who have previously had no experience[...]
Read moreA milestone has been reached for the electrification of the Midland Main Line after the final bridge was demolished by Story on the Kettering to Wigston stretch to prepare for new overhead wires. Over the weekend of 18 and 19[...]
Read moreEmma Porter, Chair of Story Plant Limited has been appointed to the Railway Industry Association (RIA) board. Emma will play a key role in supporting the strategic direction of RIA – the UK’s national trade body for suppliers to the[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are delighted with the announcement that funding has been confirmed for Westmorland and Furness Council's Grizebeck Improvement Scheme, and are looking forward to taking on the role as Lead Contractor. Read more about the project in the below[...]
Read moreStory Contacting, on behalf of Network Rail, have successfully delivered a new bridleway bridge in Biggleswade, providing a safer and more accessible way for pedestrians, cyclists and horses to cross over the East Coast Main Line. The project involved installing[...]
Read moreAs a part of our mission to 'Do It Right', #TeamStory have donated a total of £24,550 to 20 charities and organisations across the UK last year. The charities, which sit across the company's regional operating areas, received a donation[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has been appointed by Network Rail to deliver medium-sized projects in its North West & Central (NW&C) region for Control Period 7 (CP7). Story has been awarded the design and build for civil engineering works (Structures and Geotech)[...]
Read moreStory Contracting and Network Rail worked through the evening on Saturday March 23rd to install the brand new 75-tonne fully accessible footbridge and tower lift at Uddingston Station. This marks a major milestone in the South Lanarkshire station Access for[...]
Read moreRail Minister Huw Merriman visited Dore & Totley station on Monday 8 April to mark the completion of the new track layout at Dore junction and officially open the new and fully accessible platform at the station in Sheffield. The[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has won its eighth consecutive Gold RoSPA Medal Award, in recognition of the company’s dedication and commitment to ensuring staff, customers, clients and contractors get home safely at the end of every working day. The esteemed RoSPA Awards[...]
Read moreShields Road bridge in Glasgow has successfully been demolished. Network Rail and Story Scotland worked around the clock over the weekend to remove the overhead wires before bringing down the old, worn-out and weight restricted bridge using excavators, road-rail vehicles[...]
Read moreAs part of Story Contracting’s commitment to investing in the next generation, the business has relaunched its industry leading work experience programme for young adults across the UK. Story Contracting welcomes young people into the business every year, providing them[...]
Read moreFor the first time since 1985, Dore & Totley station in Sheffield has a second platform. On Monday 25 March the first passenger train stopped at the new fully accessible platform, marking the completion of the new track layout at[...]
Read moreLast week, Story Contracting’s specialist in-house track team were proud to support the two-day Permanent Way Institution (PWI) Practical Trackwork Challenge event hosted at Bo'ness & Kinneil Heritage Railway. The PWI Practical Trackwork Challenge is an annual learning event that[...]
Read moreOver the course of the weekend, the old footbridge at Port Glasgow station was successfully removed. It previously connected platforms one and two at the station but was taken out of use in December 2023, as the new fully accessible[...]
Read moreThis week Story Contracting are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. As part of Story's ongoing commitment to the development of future talent, the company offers a range of opportunities for apprentices to join the team in a variety of different roles.[...]
Read moreA new footbridge has been installed in Dore & Totley as part of the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade It’s the latest milestone reached at Dore & Totley station which will see improvements for rail passengers travelling between Manchester and Sheffield.[...]
Read moreThis week, construction works started at Beeston Station where Story Contracting are delivering an Access for All scheme (AfA) on behalf of Network Rail. The multi-million pound project is part of the Department for Transport's scheme to bring step-free accessible[...]
Read moreIn Glasgow, work to replace the bridge carrying Shields Road over the railway has taken a step further forward. Story Scotland, on behalf of Network Rail, have opened a temporary footbridge to the public four weeks ahead of schedule last[...]
Read moreThe Hope Valley line improvements are nearing completion, with significant track and signalling work completed this weekend. The work is part of a scheme to improve the reliability of passenger journeys travelling between Manchester and Sheffield. Between Stockport and New[...]
Read more12 charities throughout the UK have received backing from Story Contracting’s Christmas Campaign this festive season. In Brighouse, Focus4Hope received a donation of over 80 toys which had been collected by the team in the Eastern region to ensure that[...]
Read moreStory joined Scotland’s Railway and friends from the community to celebrate the official opening of Port Glasgow station’s £5m footbridge and lifts. The new footbridge allows passengers a safe route over the railway, with lifts providing step-free access to and[...]
Read moreProgress is continuing on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade, as the VolkerRailStory joint venture undertakes essential improvements to the line between Manchester and Sheffield. Recent line closures have seen major work completed, with key milestones achieved by the project team,[...]
Read moreNovember has been a successful month for Story Contracting with major milestones achieved on Midland Main Line Electrification and Hope Valley Railway Upgrade, on behalf of Network Rail. Over a series of railway closures, the Story team alongside the supply[...]
Read moreNetwork Rail has appointed Story Contracting to design a new railway station on the Neilston line in the area south of Barrhead. The station will be located off Balgraystone Road, between Patterton and Neilston stations. Plans for the site include[...]
Read moreNetwork Rail has announced the awarding of £61.5m worth of contracts for the delivery of the East Kilbride Enhancement Project. Contracts have been awarded to Story Contracting, AmcoGiffen, SPL Powerlines, Siemens, Rail Systems Alliance Scotland and WSP to deliver 22.4[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are proud to be one of only two organisations in Cumbria to receive a gold award at this years MOD Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award event. The Employer Recognition Scheme is aimed at formally recognising those companies or[...]
Read moreThis week, construction works started on Story Contracting’s 13th Access for All scheme for Network Rail in Scotland. In addition to live schemes at Port Glasgow, Anniesland, and Dumfries, the Story team are proud to be bringing step-free access to[...]
Read moreWork to replace the bridge over the railway on Glasgow’s Shields Road has moved forward with the installation of a temporary footbridge. The renewal of the structure, delivered by Story Scotland on behalf of Network Rail and Glasgow City Council,[...]
Read moreOver the last three years, Story Contracting have supported a partnership between Scotland's Railway and primary schools across the region, by collaborating with Network Rail on a bike refurbishment initiative for young children. The Story team recently delivered 86 refurbished[...]
Read moreStory Scotland and Story England have secured a place on the National Railway Heritage Awards (NRHA) 2023 shortlist. Forth Viaduct Refurbishment completed by Story Scotland, has made the list. Originally constructed in 1905, the team completed major improvements on the[...]
Read moreStory is proud to help make Scotland’s Railway safer for passengers by working with Network Rail on the Train Accident Reduction Programme. Throughout CP6, our teams have worked together to successfully deliver 26 scour schemes, often in very challenging conditions,[...]
Read moreStory Scotland are proud to have won the Rail Infrastructure Award, for the second year running, at the Scottish Civil Engineering Awards for the Ravenscraig WCML Crossing project. The scheme was up against tough competition but the £11.8m project, delivered[...]
Read moreAs part of Story Contracting's investment in the next generation, the company has welcomed a new cohort of early careers. In roles such as Trainee Engineers, Plant Apprentices, Finance Apprentices, Apprentice Quantity Surveyors, and Undergraduate Engineers, the new cohort will bring the[...]
Read moreAs part of Story Contracting’s commitment to invest in the next generation, the company recently opened its doors to 41 students to educate them about the rail and construction industry. The work experience was open to 15-18-year-olds across the UK,[...]
Read moreLeading figures from the Scottish rail industry attended a special Women in Rail event this week at Holyrood, sponsored by Graham Simpson MSP. Rail industry professionals gathered to hear a special panel discussion featuring Transport Minister, Fiona Hyslop, Network Rail[...]
Read moreOver a nine day rail closure, Story Contracting on behalf of Network Rail, successfully delivered upgrade works on the River Avon viaduct. River Avon is a 200m 9 span single line viaduct sat in the middle of a flood plain,[...]
Read moreThe VolkerRailStory joint venture, contracted to complete the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade project, has delivered a total of 2,280 volunteering hours, to support local charities and schools in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire since it started work on the project in[...]
Read moreOn behalf of Network Rail, Story Contracting have delivered a £3.8 million programme of refurbishment work to the rail bridge spanning the A8 at Saltmarket near Glasgow Cross. Working as Principal Contractor for Network Rail, Story delivered the refurbishment work[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are proud to receive the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for its support and continued commitment to the Armed Forces community. The award is the highest recognition presented to organisations that demonstrate[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has donated a total of £9,000 to nine charities across the UK. The charities, which sit across the businesses’ regional operating areas, received a donation as part of Story’s commitment to support local people and communities. The charities[...]
Read moreMajor progress is being made on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade, with the majority of earthworks which set the foundations for a new passing track loop between Bamford and Hathersage stations completed. On completion of the major upgrade project between[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, on behalf of Network Rail, have recently completed a multi-million-pound project to repair the iconic Royal Border Bridge in Northumberland. The historic bridge in Berwick-Upon-Tweed is a 170 year old structure which sits across the River Tweed, and[...]
Read moreAs part of Story Contracting’s commitment to investing in the next generation, the business has relaunched its one of a kind work experience programme for young adults across the UK. Story Contracting welcomes young people into the business every year,[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is proud to announce it has been named 'Rail Supplier of the Year' at the prestigious Scottish Transport Awards 2023. This accolade recognises the exceptional performance, innovation, and dedication displayed by Story in the transport industry to leverage[...]
Read moreAs upgrades continue along the Hope Valley railway line, Network Rail and the VolkerRailStory joint venture have undertaken a community project in Dore & Totley. Showing true collaboration and commitment to enhancing the communities in which it works, the team[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are proud to have supported Ayrshire Roads Alliance in the delivery of a new underpass and sensory garden in Ayr which have been officially opened with help from pupils from Doonfoot Primary school. The £1.4m project features a[...]
Read moreIn December 2022, on behalf of Network Rail, Story Contracting replaced a railway bridge which carries the West Coast Main Line over the Regents Canal in London. In December 2022, the Story team undertook the complex replacement of LEC1/9E Regents[...]
Read moreStory Scotland are proud to have hit a major milestone on site at Oldhall Energy Recovery Facility in Irvine on behalf of our client STC Power. The slipform work required 24-hour working over 15 days to cast 3000m3 of concrete[...]
Read moreA new park and ride scheme has officially opened in Walkden, Greater Manchester, following the completion of works by Story Contracting on behalf of TfGM and Salford County Council. The Story team delivered works including the successful demolition of the[...]
Read moreSalford Central station has reopened after Story Contracting, on behalf of Network Rail, completed the five-month scheme to provide better accessibility for passengers to get on trains. Since January 2023, the team along with the supply chain have delivered: Higher[...]
Read moreWednesday 31st May marked the official opening of the newly constructed junction at Torpenhow/Bothel junction on the A595, with Story Contracting's Construction division completing the project which was initiated by Cumbria County Council, and Cumberland Council has been responsible for[...]
Read morePrimary five pupils from Doonfoot Primary school recently paid a visit to see the work in progress at a new sensory garden in the village set to open in June. Situated on Dunure Road, the sensory garden spans 3600 sqm[...]
Read moreThis year for International Day for Biological Diversity the United Nations have created the theme of 'build back biodiversity', highlighting how we need to respect, protect, and repair our biological wealth. At Story Contracting we acknowledge that our activities contribute[...]
Read moreThe nine-month programme to protect part of the Newcastle - Carlisle railway line from erosion by the River Tyne has successfully been completed. The river had eroded the Keelman's Way footpath next to the tracks, so Story Contracting and supply[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, on behalf of Network Rail, worked over the Easter weekend to help deliver a £4m bridge replacement in the heart of Sutton Coldfield. The job involved a 100 hour blockade to remove and replace CBR2/32 Intersection Bridge, a[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has won its seventh consecutive Gold RoSPA Medal Award, in recognition of the company's dedication and commitment to ensuring staff, customers, clients and contractors get home safely at the end of every working day. The RoSPA Health and[...]
Read moreNetwork Rail has announced that the temporary bridge carrying traffic across the river during the demolition of the River Leven – Bawbee – bridge will open on Friday May 5 with an anticipated time of 15.00. The diversion route takes[...]
Read moreThe works on the Observation Point at Pitlochry Dam and Power Station are now underway on behalf of our client, SSE Renewables. The key attraction at the viewing point will comprise of four stainless-steel totems which have been designed by[...]
Read moreThursday 27 April 2023 marked the official opening of Invercoe Bridge, Lochaber. Convener of The Highland Council, Cllr Bill Lobban formally opened the bridge with pupils from Glencoe Primary School and Kinlochleven High School and Economy and Infrastructure Committee Chair,[...]
Read moreWork to install a new railway bridge at Ravenscraig, on the West Coast Mainline (WCML), has been completed on-time over the Easter weekend. Engineers worked around-the-clock for nine days, from April 1 to the early hours of April 10, to[...]
Read moreStory Geotech have commissioned the latest addition to their drilling fleet, a Comacchio GEO 405 multi-purpose Geotechnical rig from Italy. Weighing 8.4t, the GEO 405 ‘Big Blue’ is capable of in-situ SPT’s, rotary coring, auger, DTH hammer, environmental boreholes, geothermal wells, water[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has completed the £4.7m improvement project to refurbish Clyde Viaduct between Rutherglen and Dalmarnock, on behalf of Network Rail. During the year-long programme, engineers undertook essential work to install new track and waterproofing system, steel strengthening and repair[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, on behalf of Network Rail, are currently delivering works to upgrade Great Glen bridge in Leicestershire to support the installation of train-powering electric wires, as part of the multi-million-pound Midland Main Line electrification programme. Over the space of[...]
Read moreStory Contracting recognises and values its ability to contribute to the development of young talent within the industry, and supports this through the Story Early Careers programme. In 2013 Kimberley Middleton joined Story on an undergraduate placement; since then she[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, Network Rail, AmcoGiffen, BAM Nuttall and QTS are taking part in the National School and College Leaver Show (NSCL) 2023 to highlight the routes available to a rewarding railway career. As we deliver railway projects across Scotland, we[...]
Read moreScotland's Railway is preparing for an intense 10-day programme to install a 5000-tonne bridge on the West Coast Main Line (WCML) at Ravenscraig in North Lanarkshire. The £16.9 million project is being delivered through an agreement between North Lanarkshire Council[...]
Read moreAs part of our commitment to invest in future generations, we’re celebrating this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship week by sharing two of our Graduate Apprentice Engineers trainee journeys so far. Kayla Miller and Daniel Haughey are both gaining hands on experience[...]
Read moreToday, alongside the rest of the World, Story Contracting are celebrating International Women's Day 2023 and supporting their campaign to #EmbraceEquity. At Story everyone is equally valued and respected, and we understand that our diversity within the company is something[...]
Read moreThe VolkerRailStory joint venture has taken home the Sustainability and Environmental Excellence award at the 2023 Rail Business Awards, for its work on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade. Acknowledging both individuals and teams, the Rail Business Awards is a[...]
Read moreThe engineering team working at Saltmarket have reached the halfway point on the bridge improvement project in Glasgow city centre. Story Contracting is proud to be supporting Network Rail on the works to the bridge which carries the railway over the[...]
Read moreOn behalf of Network Rail, Story Contracting are currently repairing the iconic Royal Border Bridge in Northumberland. The 28-arch, Grade I listed masonry bridge sits across the River Tweed, which presented access challenge for Story engineers to deliver the repairs[...]
Read moreThis week, four students have joined Story Contracting on Dream Placement, ran by the Centre for Leadership Performance; where they get a week long work experience with their chosen company. Story have welcomed Sophie Fisk, Anya Mercer, Ben Holliday and Ollie Smillie who have integrated into different[...]
Read moreAward-winning civil engineering company, Story Contracting, officially opened a new office in the heart of Birmingham on the 16th February 2023, as part of the company's expansion as it strengthens its footprint throughout the Midlands. The new 1,747 sqft office[...]
Read moreThe first pieces of rail track have been installed to relieve a long-standing bottleneck on the Hope Valley railway line, providing faster and more reliable rail journeys for passengers. Engineers working at Bamford on the Hope Valley line laid the[...]
Read moreThis week Story Contracting are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2023. As part of Story’s ongoing commitment to the development of future talent, the company offers a range of opportunities for apprentices to join their team in a variety of different[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are set to commence works on our 10th ‘Access For All’ bridge on behalf of Network Rail in Scotland with the £4.6m project Port Glasgow which will improve accessibility at the station. We will be working with Network[...]
Read moreStory Contracting have delivered their twelve days of Christmas campaign throughout the UK, supporting charities and those in need this festive period. On the first day of Christmas, Story delivered 67 hot water bottles to Crisis Skylight Birmingham. The charity[...]
Read morePictured left to right at the informal groundbreaking ceremony for the new Urban Fighting Skills Facility at Whinny Hill: Ben Leng, Project Manager (Story Contracting), WO1 (Retired) Pete Rigby, Urban Training Warrant Officer (DIO), David King, Major Works Project Manager[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, design partner AECOM and Network Rail, were proud to be recognised in this year’s Scottish Civil Engineering Awards, taking home the prize of Rail Infrastructure Award for the replacement of Scotland’s most struck bridge. Bellside Bridge carries the[...]
Read moreEngineers have successfully completed works to stabilise a 130-year-old railway embankment on the East Coast Mainline, in order to protect the line for years to come. Trains passing on the line in Northumberland have been running at a reduced speed[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is proud to commit to the Young Person’s Guarantee and join employers across Scotland in creating the best opportunities we can for young people. The Young Person’s Guarantee is a joint commitment to provide opportunities for all 16-24[...]
Read moreStory Contracting have launched a brand-new scheme, Story Start Up, which will create new opportunities for entrepreneurship, help organisations to grow, enable new business creation and support economic growth. The new programme builds on Story's track record of supporting businesses[...]
Read moreSome of the Story Contracting team have volunteered at charity Park Palace Ponies in Liverpool, replacing a fence and gate in urgent need of repair. The hard work from the team means the ponies can now safely enjoy their paddock again![...]
Read moreStory Contracting have successfully completed major improvements on the Forth Viaduct in Stirling on behalf of Network Rail; extending the lifespan of the bridge and ensuring work on this scale won’t be needed for another 25 years. Works began in[...]
Read moreStory has been acknowledged at the Lord - Lieutenant of Cumbria and UK Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Awards. Senior Project Manager Dan Smithson, a former Royal Engineer, collected the award on behalf of Story at the ceremony.[...]
Read moreBoth Croy and Johnstone stations new, fully-accessible footbridge and lifts are now open for passengers. Delivered by Story Scotland team on behalf of Network Rail, access to Croy station in North Lanarkshire station and Johnstone station in Renfrewshire, has been[...]
Read moreLast week, Story Contracting welcomed Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, to its regional HQ in Blantyre, Glasgow. The company is celebrating an exciting period of growth, with over 60 job roles created in Scotland in 2022 so far and[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has had its carbon emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. The targets covering greenhouse gas emissions from our operations (scope 1[...]
Read moreStory Contracting supported Great Big Green Week 2022, the UK's biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. Throughout Great Big Green Week, the business took vital steps to support the initiative and reduce their carbon footprint. [...]
Read moreStory Contracting have begun upgrade work on Hartlepool Station, with the demolition of the disused platform 3 marking the first phase of the redevelopment. The team, on behalf of Network Rail and Tees Valley Combined Authority, have successfully removed the[...]
Read moreAt Story Contracting, our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we encourage all of our employees to regularly undergo upskilling, development, and training courses as an integral part of their roles. We were therefore proud to learn that, since[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is part of the team which delivering The Levenmouth Rail Link project on behalf of Scotland’s Railway. Construction is now underway on the £116m scheme, bringing the Levenmouth railway a step closer to the first passenger services in[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has gone from strength to strength over the last few years growing from a £70 million in 2016 to a £200 million business under the 6 year leadership of Chief Executive Jason Butterworth. This growth looks set to[...]
Read moreConstruction businesses Story Homes and Story Contracting today celebrate their 35th anniversary of delivering high quality homes and civil engineering solutions across the UK. Story Construction was founded by Fred Story in 1987, after the chairman gained industry experience by[...]
Read moreThe Story Scotland site team have completed the first key milestone this week at Ravenscraig WCML Crossing, as part of a project to construct a brand-new underbridge structure on behalf of Network Rail. The installation of 170m3 of concrete to[...]
Read moreThe VolkerRailStory joint venture, working to deliver railway upgrade work along the Hope Valley line, has supported 10 local primary schools in delivering a number of classroom-based rail projects. The school projects were created by not-for-profit organisation, Primary Engineer, and[...]
Read moreStory Contracting recently welcomed their 900th colleague, bringing them to another huge milestone moment. Ezekiel Olorunnipa has joined the Birmingham team as a senior engineer – “I am excited to be joining and I'm looking forward to this journey of[...]
Read moreThis week we are joining the rest of the UK in celebrating Net Zero Week, our national awareness week for climate change prevention, focusing on global efforts to reach Net Zero. Story Contracting have recently implemented new initiatives to aid[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is proud to have been shortlisted for the Inspiring Change Awards 2022 for its efforts to break down the barriers around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion through the “Every Story” approach. The national awards highlight and reward organisations within[...]
Read moreTuesday marked the formal opening of Story Plant Limited’s new Birmingham Depot in Kings Norton, as the company expands its UK footprint. This will allow the team to provide specialist operated road rail vehicles, haulage, POS management, tool hire &[...]
Read moreStory Contracting held an event on the 16th June at the Mercure Hotel in Manchester as an opportunity to meet in-person with their supply chain partners that they have been collaborating with over the past 2 years. The suppliers have[...]
Read moreGround-breaking work on a £145m rail reliability upgrade between Manchester and Sheffield will start later this month. This essential work will remove several bottlenecks on the Hope Valley line to allow passenger trains to overtake slower freight trains and improve[...]
Read moreThis week, Story Contracting were delighted to attend Scotland Excel’s Energy Efficiency Framework launch event held at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. The ‘Building a Net Zero Scotland’ conference brought together leading experts, including Patrick Harvie - Scotland’s Minister for Zero[...]
Read moreStory Plant Limited is delighted to announce that it has successfully retained Gold on the Network Rail Route to Gold scheme. This is a huge achievement that acknowledges the hard work and commitment of the Story Plant team, with the[...]
Read moreNetwork Rail and four supply chain partners have shown their commitment to sustainability by taking part in a rewilding project in the North of Scotland. Story Contracting, QTS, AmcoGiffen and BAM Nuttall, working collaboratively with Network Rail to deliver a[...]
Read moreThe UN has proclaimed 22nd May the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. In 2022, International Day for Biological Diversity is being celebrated under the theme “Building a shared future for all life”.[...]
Read moreAs part of our commitment to leave a positive legacy, Story Scotland are delivering a number of community benefits in Glencoe as part of the Invercoe Bridge Replacement project for The Highland Council. In partnership with DYW - West Highland,[...]
Read moreThe VolkerRailStory joint venture has launched a community app to keep local residents and passengers up-to-date on the railway upgrade works between Manchester and Sheffield. The work comes as part of the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade, which will remove several[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is part of the team which will deliver The Levenmouth Rail Link project on behalf of Scotland’s Railway. Construction is now underway on the £116m scheme, bringing the Levenmouth railway a step closer to the first passenger services[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, is celebrating after landing an internationally-recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards. Story Contracting has received its sixth-successive RoSPA Gold Health and Safety Award for working hard to ensure its colleagues, clients, and contractors get home[...]
Read moreAs many will be aware, March has been an extremely busy period for our business and more so across the North-West where we have seen months of upfront planning come together and follow through to the successful delivery 5no Core[...]
Read moreSignificant planting and landscaping enhancements have now started on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade, a Network Rail project that will see new railway infrastructure and track built to enable faster and more reliable passenger journeys between Manchester and Sheffield. The[...]
Read moreRail passengers in Cumbria are benefiting from newly resurfaced platforms at Carlisle train station. Story Contracting, on behalf of Network Rail has carried out a major refurbishment project that has seen platforms one, two, and three overhauled at the Avanti[...]
Read moreStory Contracting joined celebrations to mark the opening of the new fully accessible footbridge at Suggitt’s Lane in Cleethorpes. The Story team completed over 20,200 working hours to build the new bridge, on behalf of Network Rail, which will provide[...]
Read moreWe are proud to announce that Story Scotland has been awarded the contract to construct the new structure at the Ravenscraig development site as part of a £16M overall programme of works. The contract from Network Rail involves the construction[...]
Read moreIn December 2021, Story Contracting commenced a project to replace the life expired Invercoe Bridge in the village of Glencoe on behalf of The Highland Council. The project achieved a major milestone last week, with the installation of a new[...]
Read moreStory Contracting have recently completed a logistically complex project in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire to protect the 6-span Orbiston Viaduct which carries the West Coast Mainline over the South Calder Water. Extensive scour protection works were delivered on behalf of Network[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are proud to announce that it has secured a place on a national energy efficiency contract that will support councils and housing associations across Scotland in achieving their Net Zero ambitions. Scotland Excel’s Energy Efficiency Framework will help[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is pleased to share that it's Construction division has been appointed by Cumbria County Council to complete the design and build of the Torpenhow junction on the A595 near Bothel. Story Contracting will begin working on the detailed[...]
Read moreAs part of our commitment to sustainable and clean energy in Scotland, Story Contracting is proud to announce that it has become a member of Scottish Renewables. The aim of the network is to work together to grow Scotland’s renewable[...]
Read moreLast week, Story welcomed three Engineering students from Strathclyde University as a part of a joint Mentoring Programme to invest in future industry talent. They got to spend time with our Engineers on site at Fort William and got an insight[...]
Read moreTees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has visited the new Middlesbrough office of growing business Story Contracting, who are currently redeveloping the town’s railway station and recruiting local people in the process. The Mayor took the opportunity to meet the Story[...]
Read moreStory Scotland have spread Christmas joy to communities across the region this December, through charitable donations and volunteering. The team have donated food to those in need, collecting for Trussell Trust Foodbank in Blantyre. In addition to the collection, the[...]
Read moreThis Christmas Story Contracting’s staff have raised £5,000 for the company’s Charity Partners. Five charities, which sit across the businesses’ regional operating areas, received a £1,000 donation as part of Story’s commitment to support the worthwhile causes. Extra donations of selection[...]
Read moreThe works at DCL 178 Stratford Upon Avon Canal have been awarded a Network Rail safety banner following a recent site audit. The banner acknowledges the work put in by the project team to ensure the highest standards of health[...]
Read moreWork has started on a project to improve accessibility at Croy station in North Lanarkshire. The nine-month project will see Story Contracting, on behalf of Network Rail, install a new footbridge and lifts to make it easier for people with[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are proud to have been recognised in the 2021 CECA North East Awards with the delivery of Horden Station being awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the Project of the Year (£1m - £5m) category. Horden Station was a joint[...]
Read moreThe Story Scotland team proudly received two accolades at this year’s National Railway Heritage Awards. Auch Viaduct was awarded a plaque to honour the refurbishment work delivered to the 9-span structure near Tyndrum, to secure the much-loved West Highland Line[...]
Read moreThe VolkerRailStory Joint Venture have delivered their first work experience week on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade. Twelve students from Sheffield, aged between 16-19, attended the week at the end of October, taking part in a variety of online and[...]
Read moreWe are committed to hiring, training, and developing local residents. Story Contracting offered Abdur Rehman a four-week on-site work placement to gain industry experience for his university application. He worked as an Assistant Engineer and had the opportunity to shadow[...]
Read moreEvery year, the ICE President chooses some of the brightest and most motivated graduate and technician members from across the UK to be on the Future Leaders Scheme. Since 2005, this popular and extremely competitive scheme has been running. It[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has reinforced its commitment to become Disability Confident by signing up to the Government scheme. The Disability Confident scheme provides employers with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to attract, recruit, retain and develop disabled people in[...]
Read moreStory Scotland are proud to have had two projects, delivered on behalf of Network Rail, shortlisted in the 2021 National Railway Heritage Awards. The works at Bishopton Aqueduct and Auch Viaduct have been recognised by the Trust for their best[...]
Read moreRecently, Story Contracting called out APEM’s specialist team to carry out a fish rescue and relocation deployment before essential works on the bridge could begin. The APEM relocated a diverse and abundant fish population, amongst the 1,000 fish relocated were[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is celebrating after being highly commended for the 'Social Value' category at the North West CECA Awards, which were hosted at The Midlands Hotel in Manchester. The Social Value award acknowledged the support offered to the community during the[...]
Read moreStory Contracting celebrated Great Big Green Week, a national week of events celebrating action on climate change, running from 18-26 September 2021. It is also a part of the lead up to COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference being hosted[...]
Read moreStory Contracting’s Construction division recently completed major works to Jubilee Bridge, Barrow, on behalf of the Cumbria County Council. The £5m investment has seen significant maintenance and refurbishment works carried out to the bridge, securing its future for many years[...]
Read moreVolkerRailStory Joint Venture (VRSJV), currently delivering the Hope Valley upgrade programme on behalf of Network Rail, is collaborating with Primary Engineer to deliver a classroom-based rail project to schools across Derbyshire and South Yorkshire. The project will see KS1 and[...]
Read moreA Network Rail and North Lanarkshire Council project to replace the bridge deck on Bellside Bridge at Cleland, Wishaw, is set to start this month. The railway bridge, over the A73, is the most frequently struck bridge in Scotland and[...]
Read moreThis week Story Contracting has welcomed their 2021 cohort of apprentices, with six new starters joining the team: Olivia Elliot – Rail, Roster Admin, studying Business admin at Carlisle College Louis Davidson – Plant, Electrician, studying general engineering at Lakes[...]
Read moreThe team behind the Hessle Foreshore Strengthening works have been recognised for their outstanding community engagement and outreach programme during the delivery of the project. The Story Contracting team have been shortlisted for the Community Engagement Award at the Ground[...]
Read moreVolkerRailStory JV (VRSJV) have carried out their first volunteering hours on the Hope Valley Capacity Scheme. The project, which is being delivered as a Joint Venture between Story Contracting and VolkerRail, will remove several bottlenecks along the Hope Valley railway[...]
Read moreAfter successfully topping the undergraduate assessment and interview process earlier this summer, we are delighted to welcome four new undergraduates to Team Story as part of our commitment to investing in future engineers. Supplementing our already strong and growing graduate[...]
Read moreOver the last 7 months, Story Contracting have been working alongside Network Rail on a project to deliver two brand new underbridge structures in Bicester for Oxfordshire County Council. The structures carry the Chiltern twin track railway line and will[...]
Read moreOn Wednesday 21st July 2021, during holiday club at Carlisle Youth Zone, #TeamStory teamed up with Ainscough Crane Hire delivered a day of activities and games for over 70 young people. The day included, digger and crane driving, STEM challenges[...]
Read moreStory Scotland has begun welcoming their 2021 cohort of summer placements, graduate apprentices and graduates, with three new starters joining the team: Callum Combe, Summer Placement Findlay Edward, Summer Placement Daniel Haughey, Graduate Apprentice (Engineer) Kayla Miller, Trainee Engineer They[...]
Read moreRepresentatives from the National Railway Heritage Awards (NRHA) were at Stirling station to present an award to Network Rail, Story Contracting and Transport Scotland for their work to enhance the Grade A listed building. The NRHA accolade was awarded to[...]
Read moreA new mural created by local pupils now takes pride of place at Mills Hill Train Station. The art, which celebrates inclusion and the railway, was made by the pupils of Mills Hill Primary School and Elm Wood Primary School in the town,[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are proud to announce that they have raised over £27,000 for several charities across the UK. Employees from across the business regions have carried out various fundraising activities ranging from online quizzes to 5K run/walk/cycles raising funds for[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are delighted to announce that its Construction division has been appointed to deliver the £2m Gooseholme Footbridge replacement project in Kendal on behalf of Cumbria County Council. The project will deliver a new 3.5m-wide single-span bridge which will[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is proud to support International Women in Engineering Day 2021 (Wednesday 23rd June). This year’s theme is #EngineeringHeroes, celebrating the amazing work engineers around the world are doing by supporting lives and livelihoods every day. Our Every Story pledge[...]
Read moreStory Contracting have been appointed to deliver redevelopment works at Carlisle Railway Station. On behalf of the Cumbria County Council with Carlisle City Council, Network Rail, Avanti West Coast, and Carlisle LEP as key partners, Story Contracting will deliver the[...]
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that Story Contracting, has been handed a prestigious award in recognition of its practices and achievements in helping its staff, customers, clients, and contractors get home safely at the end of the working day. Story[...]
Read moreFirst milestone reached in £35million redevelopment of Middlesbrough Station. Works to extend platform 2 have now been completed, marking the completion of the first phase of the scheme, which will accommodate the Azuma trains ahead of LNER bringing its Middlesbrough to[...]
Read moreFollowing the cancellation of Rail Live 2020, the organisers are committed to ensure this year’s event is the best yet guaranteeing Covid-19 safety regulations are put in place throughout the show. Rail Live is a much-needed opportunity for the entire rail[...]
Read moreStory Contracting have been working closely with Hayton CE Primary School to help create a campaign to ‘make a difference’ as part of the Centre for Leadership Performance’s Bright Stars 2021 programme. The programme is designed to introduce Cumbrian primary school[...]
Read moreStory Contracting celebrated installing a new railway bridge on behalf of Network Rail to motorists in Cumbria after a major upgrade at the Port of Workington. The £4m investment has seen Siddick bridge completely rebuilt to modern standards so it[...]
Read moreStory Contracting celebrated successfully installing a new footbridge in Whitacre Heath, Birmingham with a socially distanced opening ceremony with the Parish Council. On behalf of Network Rail, the Story team began work on the 18.2m single span structure which took[...]
Read moreStory Contracting have been shortlisted for the 2021 Inspire Awards, recognising the mental health, wellbeing and mentoring initiatives undertaken by the company. The Awards aim to inspire a more diverse and inclusive culture in the UK Construction, Engineering & Housing[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's Story Scotland division are carrying out essential bridge engineering works for Network Rail to protect the railway near Tweedbank Train Station in the Scottish Border town of Galashiels. This will involve installing concrete mattresses in the river below[...]
Read moreAs part of our commitment to do right by our supply chain partners, Story Contracting is proud to announce that it has signed up to Rail Supply Group’s Work Pipeline Visibility Charter. As part of this pledge, Story will provide[...]
Read moreCoinciding with Network Rail’s core priorities and environmental targets, Story Rail has an ambition to protect, maintain and enhance biodiversity across the railway landscape by 2035, and to achieve a no net loss of biodiversity across the network by 2024.[...]
Read moreA group of volunteers from Story Contracting recently carried out a litter pick in the Northumberland National Park. The team spent the day in the Breamish Valley, picking up the litter left behind from the preceding bank holiday weekend. The[...]
Read moreStory Contracting developed and delivered the employability sessions to a group of students from the Gillford Centre. The initiative marks a continued commitment to invest in the next generation, with the company regularly engaging with local schools to deliver STEM[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are proud to announce that Lara Lightfoot, a graduate engineer has been awarded this year’s Young Rail Professional of the Year Award. The award recognises individuals for outstanding contributions to the rail industry during the last 12 months.[...]
Read moreCivil engineering company, Story Contracting, have been recognised in the ICE North East Robert Stephenson Awards (RSA) for their delivery of Horden Station. Taking place this year via a virtual format, the Awards celebrate examples of civil engineering excellence in[...]
Read moreAs part of an initiative to encourage young people to consider careers in engineering, Story Contracting have created a new and innovative STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) resource to share with primary schools across the UK. Prior to the[...]
Read moreStory Plant have launched their search for four new Apprentices to join their team. The news comes as part of the company’s commitment to provide twenty apprenticeship opportunities over the next five years. Story Plant are in search of an[...]
Read moreIn recognition of recent successes and future planned growth, as of this week our Plant division has become a standalone company, Story Plant Limited. Whilst remaining a part of the larger Story Contracting Limited business as a subsidiary, the move[...]
Read moreA huge civil engineering project to build two new routes underneath the busy Chiltern main line has been completed this Easter. A £12.3m investment saw two underpasses built in north west Bicester to help traffic and people move more easily[...]
Read moreCommunity awards recognise the 'incredible ways' Cumbrian businesses have responded to the challenges of Covid-19. The High Sheriff of Cumbria, Julie Barton, launched the Cumbria Covid-19 Business Innovation and Community Awards to recognise the outstanding ways businesses across Cumbria have[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is currently working in collaboration with archaeologists at the Cross Water of Luce, Scotland, to ensure that damage to archaeological remains is avoided. Undertaken by Wardell Armstrong in Carlisle, the archaeological survey will assess the impact of scour[...]
Read moreThe vital upgrades needed to improve capacity and connectivity between Sheffield and Manchester are to be undertaken by a VolkerRail and Story Contracting joint venture (JV). The £80m project is part of a £137m investment and will see the VolkerRailStory[...]
Read moreEveryone is equally valued and respected in our Story family - each one of us is different, we all have our own unique stories. Our Every Story steering group meets regularly to ensure that we remain a great place to[...]
Read moreStory Contracting have been revealed as the winners of a prestigious civil engineering award. During a virtual ceremony on March 5, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) announced that Story had been chosen as Company of the Year in its[...]
Read moreWorks are progressing at Shugborough Tunnel, where Story Contracting’s Rail division have recently begun external works as part of tunnel’s ongoing refurbishment. Over the past year, the team have been undertaking repairs to the lining of the tunnel alongside subcontractors[...]
Read moreAs part of Story Scotland’s commitment to investing in the region’s next generation, the division has welcomed a Trainee Engineering Technician to the team. Bradley Gardner, 17, recently joined the business on Story’s talent programme. Having finished high school, Bradley[...]
Read moreHuman disturbance and construction can have a major impact upon biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, whether that be through the removal of valuable habitats, contamination and pollution or the effects of climate change. At Story Contracting, we value our ability to[...]
Read moreCarlisle College and Story Contracting have joined forces to offer a new range of courses to individuals and businesses across the country. With investment in top class facilities and tutors who are experts in their fields with real industry experience,[...]
Read moreThe Construction division have recently begun building work at Lakes College, where the team are responsible for the multi-million pound construction of the college’s Heavy Civils Training Centre. The Centre is due to open its doors to its first students in[...]
Read moreAs national apprenticeship week begins, Adrian Hart, Managing Director of Story’s Plant Division, has today set out his intention to provide 20 apprenticeship opportunities for young talent in the Plant team. This follows on from the Plant divisions’ significant investment[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, on behalf of Network Rail, has successfully completed works to protect the railway embankment at Hessle Foreshore in East Yorkshire. The team, alongside the client Network Rail and subcontractors Keller, have worked around the clock since March 2020[...]
Read moreAs part of a commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect, Story Contracting has signed the Women in Rail and Railway Industry Association’s ‘EDI Charter’. The signing of the Charter demonstrates the company’s intention to help build a more balanced railway[...]
Read moreCivil engineering and infrastructure company, Story Contracting, have recently supported a limb difference foundation, holding a lotto bingo event to raise money for the charity. Organised by Helen Eckersall, Business Administrator within Story’s Eastern rail team, the bingo aimed to[...]
Read moreLocal students in Hartlepool have benefitted from a virtual work experience after the Covid-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of opportunities to gain valuable placements. As part of a commitment to invest in the next generation, global consultancy firm Mott[...]
Read moreAs part of our commitment to supporting the local community, Story Scotland rounded up 2020 with a £500-worth donation of warm pyjamas and dressing gowns to Simon Community to help people experiencing homelessness over the tough winter months. These gifts[...]
Read moreWe recently interviewed Macey Brown, Trainee Estimator in Story’s Rail division. Starting in June 2019, Macey was attracted to Story’s excellent reputation and the opportunity to gain further qualifications within the company. She worked for Story full-time for a year, before starting[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is pleased to announce the appointment of Bobby Forbes as Commercial Director to its Story Scotland division. Bobby brings with him over 30 years of experience and will support Story Scotland with its strategic growth plans and ensure[...]
Read moreStory Scotland are proud to announce that work to enhance Stirling Station has won a National Railway Heritage Award. Andrew Haines, the Chief Executive of Network Rail, was guest of honour at the 2020 National Railway Heritage Awards as the[...]
Read moreAs part of a commitment to invest in the next generation, Story Contracting and Mott MacDonald have launched a virtual work experience programme for young adults across Hartlepool. The two businesses welcome young people on work experience programmes every year;[...]
Read moreEmma Porter, Managing Director of Story’s Construction division, is set to become a Mentor at an event aimed to increase diversity within the Construction industry. The online Power Mentoring Event run by Black Professionals in Construction (BPIC) Network, aims to empower[...]
Read moreStory Contracting have launched a recruitment drive in its North West and Central regions. The award-winning civil engineering and infrastructure company is looking to recruit Scheme Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and P6 Planners to join Story’s Rail division. Based[...]
Read moreA Story graduate has recently progressed within Story Contracting, moving into a permanent design role within the company. Jamie Macarthur, who has just concluded Story’s graduate scheme, will be working as a Design Co-ordinator for the Story Scotland division. Along[...]
Read moreStory Contracting have recently assisted Inspira, a leading career management organisation based in the North-West. Scott Barrie, L&D Trainer at Story, offered his expertise by converting one of Inspira's classroom exercises into an online format. Inspira works to solve youth unemployment[...]
Read moreDumfries Station: Story Scotland’s track team are due to start essential re-railing works at Dumfries Station on behalf of Network Rail. The works will see approximately 3200m of new rails installed and fully stressed to hand back the track at[...]
Read moreLocal businesses Story Homes and Story Contracting have joined forces to raise more than £28,000 for mental health charity Mind. Over the past two years, the two Carlisle-headquartered companies selected Mind as their charity partner, with all staff and business[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are holding an Open Day in a bid to strengthen the company's bank of casual RRV Operators. If you have any experience of operating a civils machine we would love to hear from you. This is a great[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has been shortlisted for the 2020 In-Cumbria Business Awards. The company is in the running for the Best Community Involvement Award which seeks to recognise a business that demonstrates a proactive commitment to investing in their local community.[...]
Read moreStory Contracting’s Rail Division have recently reached a major milestone in the works at Mills Hill Station in Greater Manchester. The project team have now opened up the new stepped access to the west of the station, moving the platform[...]
Read moreOne year ago Story Contracting welcomed its latest cohort of graduates and trainees to the business. Commencing trainee roles as Project Agents, Estimators and Engineers, the group have had the chance to contribute to Story’s varied work bank across the[...]
Read moreAt the start of August, Story Contracting welcomed four Apprentices to the Plant division, where they will learn the skills necessary to attain their National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). Jon Kittoe, Owen McCrone, Jamie Osborne and Tom Hall have been kept[...]
Read moreStory Contracting’s Rail division is building for the future by expanding its team in the Eastern region. Vacancies across a range of disciplines including project management, commercial and site supervisor roles are amongst those to be advertised from 14 September[...]
Read moreDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, a Scottish charity dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness received support from Story Scotland. Members of the Story Scotland team grew sunflowers at home to donate to Simon Community Scotland, in order to brighten up the[...]
Read moreOur Story Scotland team have successfully completed works at Tulla Water on a bridge refurbishment and scour protection works on behalf of Network Rail. A logistically challenging project; the site was located 10 miles from the Bridge of Orchy Station[...]
Read moreAs part of our commitment to invest in the next generation, we have launched a one of a kind, virtual work experience programme for young adults across the UK. To ensure no students miss out due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have[...]
Read moreThe strengthening works at the historic Shugborough Tunnel have been awarded the Network Rail safety banner following a recent site audit. The banner acknowledges the work put in by the project team to ensure the highest standards of health and[...]
Read moreToday the Story Summer School commenced in Scotland with Craig Lafferty hosting a site visit to Powgree Station and providing an introduction to Story Contracting. The three Scottish candidates; Kyle, Daniel and Ben will be taking part in the Summer School today until[...]
Read moreThe Kilwinning Station Access for All (AfA) scheme has been shortlisted for the ‘Excellence in Transport Accessibility’ award at the Scottish Transport Awards. On behalf of Network Rail, Story Scotland transformed the North Ayrshire station in 2019, delivering a three-span[...]
Read moreThis week Story Contracting's Plant division has welcomed their 2020 cohort of apprentices, with four new starters joining the team: Jon Kittoe, Apprentice Small Tools Fitter Owen McCrone, Apprentice Small Tools Fitter Jamie Osborne, Apprentice Plant Fitter Tom Hall, Apprentice Plant Fitter The[...]
Read moreA Scottish charity dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness has received growing support from Story Scotland during the Covid-19 pandemic. Throughout lockdown, members of the Story Scotland team grew sunflowers at home with their families to donate to Simon Community[...]
Read moreAs part of Story Contracting’s commitment to invest in the next generation, the business has launched a one of a kind, virtual work experience programme for young adults across the UK. Story Contracting welcomes young people into the business every[...]
Read moreOur Construction team have recently completed works at DFS & Wickes in Carlisle. As a result of the flooding which happened in 2005 and 2015, the client decided to install flood defence measures to protect the stores from any future[...]
Read moreThe first scheduled train stopped at the new Horden station on Monday, 29 June, marking the entry into service of the £10.55 million development near Peterlee. Located on South East View, the station will link the east of the county[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is proud to support International Women in Engineering Day 2020 (Tuesday 23rd June). This year's theme is #ShapeTheWorld, focusing on how engineers shape the world and help make our planet a better, safer, more innovative and exciting place to[...]
Read moreWhat is World Environment Day? World Environment Day takes place every year on the 5th June. It is the United Nations’ flagship day for promoting worldwide awareness and action for the environment. Over the years, it has grown to be[...]
Read moreAs the country shines a light on ‘acts of kindness’ during Mental Health Awareness Week, Story Contracting and Story Homes have pledged their support to help our local communities during the Covid-19 crisis. Over the past two months, employees from[...]
Read moreStory Scotland team members have taken on a cycling challenge with a difference to raise vital funds for local charities affected by Covid-19 crisis. Every year a group of cyclists from Story Scotland take on the gruelling 5 Ferries Challenge,[...]
Read moreStory Contracting have announced the business will be championing seven charities across the country, as part of the company’s charity partnership scheme. The Civil Engineering and Infrastructure company has pledged its support to the charities, which sit across its regional[...]
Read moreThe works in County Durham to design and build a new railway station in Horden on behalf of Network Rail have reach a significant milestone. The project involved 6 months of design and 4 months of construction. Despite the challenges[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are proud to be delivering essential works to help keep the transport infrastructure operational, to allow trains to run for key workers and move vital freight goods across the UK. We are also extremely proud of our project[...]
Read moreWith schools now closed, we know many families are looking for ideas to keep their children entertained at home. To help, we've uploaded a special children's activity book to keep the kids busy and teach them not to play near construction[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is celebrating after landing an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards. For the fourth year running, the civil engineering company has received a RoSPA Gold Health and Safety Award for working around the clock[...]
Read moreAs part of our commitment to the communities in which we work, a team from Story Scotland has helped clean up a stretch of the Water of Leith, and support ‘Story Community Days’ to give our staff the opportunity to[...]
Read moreStory Contracting alongside our steelwork erector Harrisons Engineering have successfully installed the new lift shafts for the Access for All scheme at Mills Hill Station. The steelwork installation was carried out on Saturday 7th March during a ROTR possession. Following[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's Construction division recently completed works to replace and reopen Lupton Ford Footbridge, near Kirkby Lonsdale, on behalf of Cumbria County Council. The original footbridge which is close to the A65 near Kirkby Lonsdale, was washed away by Storm[...]
Read moreWell done and thank you to our Wagon Driver, Keith St-Claire, who offered his assistance to snow stranded motorists on the A66 this week. While stuck on the motorway in his Story Wagon, Keith sent out a message via our Twitter page, offering[...]
Read moreLast week saw the completion of two Highway Junction Improvement schemes in Barrow. The works at North Road and Michaelson Road were carried out by Story Contracting's Construction division on behalf of Cumbria County Council. In both locations, Story installed Permanent[...]
Read moreStory Contracting offered two students an opportunity to learn first-hand about leadership and career opportunities through Dream Placement 2020. #TeamStory recognises and values its ability to contribute to the development of opportunities within the region and, as such, the Carlisle-headquartered[...]
Read moreThe Story Contracting Geo-Technical and Ground Investigation (GI) team have secured membership to the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS). The membership is the latest string in the bow for the GI team, who were brought into the business last[...]
Read moreLast week #TeamStory were out in force across the country inspiring and hiring the next generation of Civil Engineers. Team members from Rail and Story Scotland attended three events in Edinburgh, Carlisle and Manchester: Heriot-Watt University Careers Fair Graeme McInnes,[...]
Read moreThis week Story Contracting are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. Employing over 700 staff across seven centres in England and Scotland, one of Story Contracting’s main priorities is to ensure we attract and develop the next generation to ensure we had a[...]
Read moreGarrett Leckie joined Story Scotland - a division of Story Contracting - three years ago on placement from Glasgow Caledonian University. Fast-forward to 2020 and 21-year-old Garrett has graduated university with a 2:1 BSc Honours degree in Quantity Surveying and[...]
Read moreFred Story, the founder of family-owned Story Contracting, today cut the ribbon at the formal opening of the new Scottish head office in Blantyre with clients and suppliers. The newly renovated 2,150sqm office facility will accommodate Scotland’s expanding team, bringing[...]
Read moreTo ensure Story Contracting continues to be a key supplier to our client base, it is essential we continue look at smarter and better ways to deliver efficient and quality products. As the industry develops we would like to be[...]
Read moreFive charities supporting those experiencing homelessness or struggling families have received festive backing from Story Contracting, its staff, clients, and fellow contractors. In Carlisle, Story’s hard work meant that six vulnerable young people had a safe place to spend Christmas.[...]
Read moreYear 9 students from Beacon Hill Community School visited Story's Head Office in Carlisle this week deliver their LLMAC project presentations. For the last 6 weeks the pupils have been working with David Robinson, Early Careers Coordinator for Story Contracting[...]
Read moreAs part of our commitment to supporting the local community, a team from Story Scotland this week eschewed their usual Christmas video and instead dedicated their time to helping people experiencing homelessness in the run-up to Christmas. Volunteers joined forces[...]
Read moreScottish division of Story Contracting opens new head office in Blantyre to accommodate growing team and pipeline of projects. The newly renovated 2,150sqm office is purpose-designed to bring together the expanding rail, civils and plant teams in Story Scotland, as[...]
Read moreAs part of its ongoing commitment to the continued development of future talent, Story Contracting have launched the Local Labour Market Aligned Curriculum (LLMAC) project, in conjunction with Beacon Hill Community School in Aspatria, Cumbria. In the same week the[...]
Read moreStory Contracting and its strategic partner, FJD Construction, have completed works to replace Pound Road Footbridge in Wednesbury, West Midlands, on behalf of Network Rail. Re-using the existing piers, as the previous lifetime expired deck was lifted out and replaced[...]
Read moreEarlier this year #TeamStory were delighted to support the Barrow Library and Archives ‘Summer Reading Challenge’, donating a Kindle Fire to one young reader. The Summer Reading Challenge happens every year, challenging local children to read six books of their[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, on behalf of Balfour Beatty and Network Rail, has completed platform extension work at Glasgow Queen Street train station ahead of schedule. Engineers from Story Scotland – a division of Story Contracting - worked around the clock to[...]
Read moreEmma Porter, Managing Director of Story Contracting’s Construction Division, has today been announced as one of the top 100 Most Influential Women in the Engineering Sector. The list, produced by board appointments firm Inclusive Boards in partnership with the Financial[...]
Read moreAfter a successful 12 months and a host of new business wins, Story's Rail division is building for the future by expanding its team of Quantity Surveyors in Yorkshire. At the beginning of 2019, the division's Eastern team were awarded[...]
Read moreAs our new graduates and trainees settle into their roles across Story Contracting, the first ever Story Scotland graduate, Victoria Cousin, finishes her Graduate Placement. Now a Project Agent, Victoria sat down to meet new Story Scotland Graduate, Ema Beka:[...]
Read moreThe town of Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway welcomed the arrival of the new Sparling combined cycle/footbridge last week. On behalf of Dumfries and Galloway Council and Sustrans, Civil Engineering company Story Contracting took delivery of the new 40m[...]
Read moreAs part of our support of mental health, today we want to draw your attention to the 'Every Mind Matters' campaign. Every Mind Matters has been designed by the NHS to help you manage and maintain your mental health, as[...]
Read moreEmma Porter has been named the new Managing Director of Story Contracting’s Construction Division. Since returning to the business in April 2019, Emma has taken the reins of the Division, leading the team to deliver a number of high-profile projects[...]
Read moreStory Contracting proudly supported Cumbria Pride 2019 in celebration of the region’s LGBTQI+ community. As part of the company’s pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), the award-winning infrastructure company sponsored the event held in Carlisle[...]
Read moreStory Contracting joined Costain and Network Rail to celebrate Stirling station’s fully-accessible footbridge and lifts opening to passengers. As part of the refurbishment work, the station’s historic lattice footbridge has been raised up and reinstalled along with a new lift[...]
Read moreContinuing to build for the future, award-winning infrastructure company Story Contracting has welcomed its latest cohort of young engineers and estimators to the business. The 2019 cohort, consisting of eight Graduates and three Trainees, will work across the company’s UK[...]
Read moreStory Scotland are currently working to construct a new combined cycle/footbridge in Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway. The old Sparling Bridge was removed in November 2016 following severe flooding caused by Storm Frank, the bridge sits over the River Cree.[...]
Read moreCivil Engineers across Yorkshire are being called upon to help Story Contracting deliver CP6 Network Rail frameworks across the Eastern region. After a very successful 12 months and a host of new business wins, award-winning infrastructure company Story Contracting is[...]
Read moreStory Contracting and Network Rail have officially opened Kilwinning station’s new, fully-accessible footbridge and lifts to the local community. Following a £4m investment, access to the North Ayrshire station has been transformed with a three-span footbridge with lifts and stairs[...]
Read moreDAP Retaining Wall works near Barrow-in-Furness included the installation of 14,000 tonnes of material from the nearby Goldmire Quarry to create a new rail embankment to replace a failed retaining wall. During a 6-week blockade of the DAP line. The[...]
Read moreStory Contracting’s Eastern Rail team, based out of York, has successfully delivered the first geotechnical project for Network Rail. The works in Horbury, Wakefield, consisted of installation of a new rock filled berm to stabilise the existing railway embankment, delivered[...]
Read moreNetwork Rail praised the ‘good collaboration’ with Story following the completion of the Highbury Road Bridge replacement in St Anne’s, Lancashire. Finished at the end of May 2019, the project was delivered by the Rail division as part of Network[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, on behalf of Balfour Beatty and Network Rail, have successfully handed over the newly extended platforms at Glasgow’s historic Queen Street train station. Extended by 26-metres, Platform 2 and 3 were re-opened to the public following the successful[...]
Read moreStory Contracting welcomed clients, partners and suppliers to help officially open its newly established office in Birmingham. Teams from Network Rail and leading companies in the rail industry joined infrastructure specialists, Story Contracting to celebrate the opening of the company’s[...]
Read moreStory Contracting team members attended an event at James Walker & Co in Cockermouth last week to celebrate the official opening of Project Ark, the Cumbria LEP-funded flood defence project recently completed by our Construction team. Works began on-site in[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are building on recent framework and tender successes by investing in a new Geo-Technical and Ground Investigation (GI) team to drive efficiencies within our in-house design and build portfolio, as well as providing external services to our clients and design[...]
Read moreA multi-million-pound project to improve accessibility for passengers at Mills Hill station in Greater Manchester has started this week. On behalf of Network Rail, Story Contracting are delivering the upgrades which form part of the Government’s ‘Access for All’ scheme.[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, an award-winning civil engineering company, has showcased its commitment to investing in its people by joining The 5% Club. An industry led initiative, The 5% Club is focused on driving momentum into the recruitment of apprentices, graduates and[...]
Read moreA donation of £1,000 from civil-engineering company, Story Contracting, will help makeover a vital Children and Young People (CYP) mental health service in Manchester. The contribution has allowed the charity to furnish its new CYP premises, designed to help young[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has been awarded a Network Rail contract to design and build a new railway station in County Durham. Following a bumper start to 2019 for the civil engineering company’s expanding rail division, Story has secured further contract success,[...]
Read moreWorks to secure the long-term future of Victoria Bridge in Kendal commenced this week. Delivered on behalf of Cumbria County Council, Story Contracting’s Construction division will be delivering the £740,000 scheme as part of the Council’s Infrastructure Recovery Programme. The[...]
Read moreCivil engineering Graduate, Liam Connelly, has gained invaluable experience on a 12-week placement with Story Scotland. Liam, 25-year-old, joined the team from the University of the West of Scotland. He said: “Over the course of the 12 weeks I got[...]
Read moreStory Scotland’s Sparling Bridge in Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway has jumped forward on the project time-scale, with the rehoming of fish close to the work site in the River Cree. With the help of Galloway Fisheries Trust (GFT), just[...]
Read moreCoinciding with Women in Engineering Day (23 June 2019), Story Contracting have formed a ‘Women in Story’ working group to drive forward the company’s commitment to create an inclusive and diverse business as part of its Every Story strategy. The[...]
Read moreSince beginning the Story Contracting Graduate Scheme in July 2017, Victoria Cousin has flourished in her career. Due to finish our Graduate scheme at the end of the year, 23-year-old Victoria is currently shining in a six-month secondment with Atkins.[...]
Read moreStory Contracting have taken home the Continuous Improvement Award at the 2019 Rail Live Network Rail Plant Awards for the third year running. The awards, held in Stratford-upon-Avon, are in recognition of the success and achievements of outstanding companies in[...]
Read moreRewind three years to 2016 and history is being made at Story Contracting. Straight out of University, Kimberley Middleton, has just been accepted as the company’s pioneering Graduate Engineer. The company had never taken on a graduate until Kim, who[...]
Read moreAward-winning civil engineering and infrastructure company Story Contracting opens a new office in Glasgow following framework success. The new Framework Office has been established in partnership between Network Rail and Story Scotland (a division of Story Contracting) to deliver a[...]
Read moreClaudia is a Graduate Civil Engineer, currently working in Story Contracting’s Rail Division. Joining the company in 2018, Claudia is one of two female graduates in the latest cohort of graduates. “I love my job as a Civil Engineer and[...]
Read moreTo coincide with International Women in Engineering Day (Sunday, 23rd June), #TeamStory Project Agent, Kimberley Middleton paid a visit to her former primary school this week to inspire the next generation of Engineers. Over 20 year 5 & 6 school[...]
Read moreMore than 300 young people representing over 50 schools from all over Scotland and as far afield as Peebles and the Western Isles joined Story Contracting and a host of other leading employers at Glasgow Science Centre recently to take[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has reached a significant milestone in a major engineering project in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Delivered on behalf of Network Rail, Story Scotland (a division of Story Contracting) has completed the installation of the final section of structural steelwork[...]
Read moreStory Contracting have been working at The Foyer in Whitehaven, Cumbria. The Foyer provides a safe place for young people who are in housing need between the ages of 16-25 a place to live, learn and make the transition to independent[...]
Read moreSouth Lakes mental health charity Growing Well has a new on-site car park and access road thanks to two leading Cumbrian businesses. Story Contracting and accountants Armstrong Watson stepped in to support the charity, who were faced with having to[...]
Read moreStory Contracting celebrates taking home two accolades at this year’s prestigious Rail Partnership Awards. Up against some of the biggest names in the industry, the family-owned civil engineering company scooped the ‘Investing in People’ and the ‘Community Engagement’ awards at[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is proud to celebrate and support National Pride Month 2019. As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our workforce, last year we launched an ‘Every Story’ working group to ensure all employees have a[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's Learning and Development team hosted a Cumbria Learning & Development Networking Event from their Carlisle based Training Centre last week. The event was attended by L&D representatives from a diverse range of local companies, including Pirelli, The Cumberland Building[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are proud to have been shortlisted for three awards at this year’s prestigious Rail Partnership Awards. The family-owned civil engineering company is in the running for the following much-coveted awards: Best project of 2018 – Edinburgh Waverley Investing[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's Construction team hit a milestone earlier this month as they successfully reopened the B6263 between Wetheral and Warwick Bridge following works for Cumbria County Council. The road had been deemed unsafe for use by two-way traffic since a[...]
Read moreStory Contracting and sister company Story Homes have joined forces to kick start renovations to a housing facility which will be available to vulnerable young people in Carlisle. As part of a team building exercise, around 50 employees from the[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is pleased to announce it has been appointed by Dumfries and Galloway Council to construct a new combined cycle/footbridge in Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway. Sitting over the River Cree, the old Sparling Bridge was removed in November[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is delighted to announce that its Plant team have successfully retained Gold on Network Rail’s Route to Gold scheme for the second year in a row. This is a huge achievement which acknowledges the hard work and commitment[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is in the running for the 'Best Graduate Programme of the Year' Award at the Women in Rail Awards 2019. The annual Women in Rail Awards aim to showcase and reward individuals and companies who have made a[...]
Read moreA courageous group of cyclists from Story Scotland have completed the gruelling 5 Ferries Challenge to raise over £1,000 for the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH). The team, made up of seven employees from the Scottish division of Story[...]
Read moreA major road bridge in Lytham St Annes has reopened to the local community following a four-month project to rebuild it. Councillor Sue Fazackerley, Leader of Fylde Borough Council, joined local residents on Friday 10th May to announce the new[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, on behalf of Network Rail, played a key role in re-installing a historic footbridge at Stirling station over the May bank holiday weekend. The Story Scotland team (a division of Story Contracting) oversaw the process of lifting the[...]
Read moreDespite being blown off course by Storm Hannah, Story Contracting have successfully delivered the replacement of a railway bridge between Stoke-on-Trent and Derby, on behalf of Network Rail. Sections of the existing and newly constructed railway bridge had to be[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are proud to have reached a significant milestone in delivering upgrades to Scotland’s second-busiest station, on behalf of Network Rail. Team Story have successfully delivered the commissioning of a new track layout in Edinburgh Waverley Station, between platforms[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has promoted Martin Smith to Operations Director and introduced Contracts Manager roles to its expanding rail division after a succession of multi-million-pound contract wins. Martin joined the business last year as Regional Operations Manager. He started his career[...]
Read moreUnderneath Birmingham’s busy streets contractors have been repairing part of the city’s history. The 20-man team has spent their last 12 weekends carrying out strengthening work to Snow Hill Tunnel, which dates to the mid-19th century and the days of[...]
Read moreAward-winning civil engineering and infrastructure company Story Contracting is set for expansion in Yorkshire after opening a new office in York. The new regional office, which opened on the 1st April 2019, has been established to help the company’s rail[...]
Read moreStory Contracting employees have gone the extra mile for the company’s charity partners, Mind and the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH). Over 35 employees laced up their trainers and took on the challenge to run or walk a collective[...]
Read moreTeams of school children from Chorley were keeping everyone in ‘suspense’ as they competed against the clock to build the strongest bridge with Story Contracting. Over 30 year 4 pupils from Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School were challenged by Team Story to[...]
Read moreStory Contracting employees started an important conversation about mental health with sixty young learners at Carlisle College today. As part of the company’s mission to break down stigmas surrounding mental health, Sharon McAdam, Story Contracting Occupational Nurse, along with team[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has been awarded a prestigious gold safety award by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), for the third year running. The award-winning infrastructure company has been awarded gold in recognition of its health and safety[...]
Read moreStory Scotland has promoted Craig Lafferty to Operations Director, while also announcing a recruitment drive for new quantity surveyors and estimators, following a period of multi-million-pound business growth. Craig’s appointment to Operations Director acknowledges the success that he and the[...]
Read moreTwelve Civil Engineering students from Heriot Watt University, ranging from first years to PhD students, were welcomed to Story's SPT site in Glasgow to get a first-hand look at what a live site looks like. The students were talked through the[...]
Read moreA milestone was reached in the replacement of the historic Highbury Road Bridge in St Anne’s-on Sea, Lancashire. Delivered on behalf of Network Rail, Story Contracting took an important step forward in the replacement of the expired bridge deck with[...]
Read moreAfter a very successful 12 months and a host of new business wins, award-winning infrastructure company Story Scotland is building for the future by expanding its team of Estimators. Story Scotland recently secured a framework contract worth £135m with Network[...]
Read moreToday, on International Women’s Day 2019, Story Contracting is proud to announce that Emma Porter will be returning to the company as part of its Executive Leadership Team. Leading the way for women in male dominated industries, Emma will return[...]
Read moreEdinburgh Waverley’s newly-extended platforms 5 and 6 have now entered service. Story Contracting are proud to have delivered this work in Scotland’s second-busiest station on behalf of Network Rail. The platforms have been extended to 275m into the heart of[...]
Read moreEmployees from Story Contracting visited two primary schools in Dumfries and Galloway to help the students build a strong interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Over 37 pupils from Carrutherstown and Cummertrees Partnership schools were challenged to put[...]
Read moreStory Contracting recently brought together the company’s current cohort of graduates for a day of career development. Held at the Story Training Centre, the quarterly Graduate Development Day was created as a great opportunity to bring the new recruits, who[...]
Read moreStory Contracting joined Cumbria in celebrating the region’s cultural diversity this weekend at the Culture Bazaar Festival. The event, organised by Multicultural Carlisle, placed a spotlight on over fifty nationalities and heritages living and working in and around Carlisle. Hundreds[...]
Read moreAs part of an exercise in partnership with SHELT – the Safety Health Environment Leadership Team – Story Contracting has taken part in a mock trial to highlight the consequences of a fatality in the workplace. Story Site Manager, Michael[...]
Read moreSister companies Story Contracting and Story Homes are offering teenagers a potentially life-changing opportunity to learn first-hand about leadership and career opportunities through Dream Placement 2019. The wider Story family recognises and values its ability to contribute to the development[...]
Read moreFollowing a year of record growth and an exceptional start to 2019, Story Scotland - a division of Story Contracting - has reached a milestone of 100 employees. Ben Seruvatu, 36, became employee 100 for the Glasgow-based division, joining the[...]
Read moreTrio of senior promotions also announced after multi-million-pound contract wins Story Contracting is building for the future following a year of record growth and an exceptional start to 2019, which has seen the business secure a five-year work bank worth[...]
Read moreTrain travel to and from the Scottish burgh, Kilmarnock, is set to become a lot easier thanks to a major engineering project at the station. A set of two lifts were officially opened to the public last week, as part[...]
Read moreThis week Story Scotland has welcomed their first cohort of apprentices, with six new starters joining the team as Apprentice General Operatives. The young apprentices have been working their way through a packed schedule of health and safety exercises, courses[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has been selected to deliver an additional Network Rail contract for one of England’s main rail routes. Story has been awarded a five-year framework contract worth up to £50m to carry out geotechnical work on the LNE (London[...]
Read moreOver the Christmas period, the project team at Edinburgh Waverley worked hard to complete a number of critical elements of the project: Christmas (54hr disruptive possession) Platform 5 & 6: Completed the installation of the OLE and carried out section[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is set for major expansion and job creation after being selected to deliver additional Network Rail contracts for one of England’s main rail routes. Story has been awarded framework contracts for structures work on the South of the[...]
Read moreAs part of its ongoing commitment to the continued development of future talent, Story Contracting has partnered with two Cumbrian secondary schools to offer a taste of what it would be like to work for the award-winning infrastructure company. Ahead[...]
Read moreNetwork Rail has announced that Story Contracting has won a framework contract to deliver up to £135m of renewal and enhancement projects in Scotland over the next five years. Glasgow-based Story Scotland (a division of Story Contracting) will help Network[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has donated 50 wellbeing hampers to those in need, as part of the ‘Edinburgh Cheer’ campaign. The hampers were made up of a variety of food items and toiletries from Tesco and were donated to homeless people in[...]
Read moreStory Contracting was shortlisted in two categories at last night’s CN Talent Awards which were held in London. Our business was shortlisted for our ‘One Story approach’ in the Excellence in Learning and Development category, and Graduate Engineer, Kimberley Middleton,[...]
Read moreStory's Construction division successfully completed phase 1 of works at Jubilee Bridge in Barrow for Cumbria County Council last week, with the bridge fully re-opening to traffic. Jubilee Bridge is the largest road bridge in Cumbria at 350m long and[...]
Read moreThis week Story Contracting held its first quarterly development day at our Glasgow office for its 2018 cohort of future talent. The workshop was attended by 17 graduates and trainees from across the 5 divisions at Story Contracting. The day[...]
Read moreStory Contracting and Story Homes have joined forces to renovate Carlisle Eden Mind’s Lighthouse, as part of our two-year commitment to support mental health charity Mind. 18 subcontractors who work alongside both Contracting and Homes have kindly offered their materials,[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has been celebrating the importance and success of its mentoring scheme to coincide with the national day of celebration held on October 27 every year. National Mentoring Day was launched to recognise and celebrate how investing in people[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has been helping to shape engineering stars of the future. Scheme Project Manager David Kellighan and Project Manager Duncan Sooman, who are based at the company’s Uddingston office near Glasgow, attended the University of Strathclyde to deliver an[...]
Read moreGraduate engineer Kimberley Middleton has returned to Story Contracting after a six-month secondment at Mott MacDonald in York. Kim, who has been shortlisted in the Graduate of the Year category at this year's national Construction News Talent Awards, transferred to[...]
Read moreEmployees from Story Contracting and a local running club will take part in a sponsored row this weekend to raise money for the company’s charity partner Mind, the mental health organisation. The event will take place at Botcherby Community Centre[...]
Read moreAs part of its largest ever intake of graduates, trainees and apprentices, Story Contracting has welcomed its first female plant refurb electrician, Mariah Corfield. The recruitment of Mariah is an important step for the award-winning infrastructure company in encouraging more females to apply for[...]
Read moreStory Contracting staff have been busy raising vital funds for charity partners Mind and SAMH – with around £6,500 raised so far. Story, along with sister company Story Homes, has pledged to support the two mental health charities over two[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's £1.6m project to redevelop Breich railway station which included the installation of a new pedestrian bridge has been completed on time. The station, between Edinburgh and Glasgow, is now fully operational following the works which involved the full[...]
Read moreThe Chairman’s Golf Day at Penrith between Story Contracting and Story Homes was a resounding success after over £1,600 was raised for the company's charity partner, the mental health charity Mind. Teams competed in a four-ball and matchplay competition with Story[...]
Read moreParents with pushchairs and anyone with mobility issues will soon find train travel to and from Kilmarnock a lot easier thanks to a major engineering project at the town’s station. The Access for All project, being carried out by Story[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has reached a major milestone after its number of employees reached 700 for the first time. Paul Jameson, 40, became employee 700 after joining Story’s plant division as a fabricator/welder. Paul’s arrival comes shortly after a 28-strong intake[...]
Read moreAn innovative solution by Story Contracting helped deliver a project to extend two platforms at a railway station in a safer, more efficient way. The £640,000 project on behalf of Network Rail also had a shorter site programme with less[...]
Read moreThree employees from Story Contracting's Scottish division took up the challenge of cycling the 45 miles from Glasgow to Edinburgh to raise money for charity. David Kellighan, Gary Brown and Richard Hensman completed the challenge in aid of the company's[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has successfully removed and replaced a wrought-iron footbridge over a railway line in Harrow, North West London. Story’s Rail team was asked to deliver the high-profile scheme at short notice after the new structure had been in storage[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has welcomed its biggest ever intake of graduates, trainees and apprentices – and plans to take on even more next year. Seven graduate engineers, 13 apprentices and eight trainees took part in week-long inductions before heading into their[...]
Read moreStory Contracting’s latest project for Blackpool Council has been another success with Devonshire Road Bridge opening three-and-a-half weeks early and in time for the Bank Holiday weekend. The work has included repairing and supporting steel which had corroded to ensure[...]
Read moreWell done to our Story Contracting team who have been working on the Muirhead Road scheme at Baillieston near Glasgow. The road reopened two weeks ahead of schedule following work to reconstruct a bridge over the railway. The £4m scheme[...]
Read moreA big well done to Molly Gilroy, our Trainee Quantity Surveyor, who has received a top prize from Northumbria University. She was awarded the Ede and Ravenscroft Prize for being the best performing student after completing the first two years of[...]
Read moreStory Contracting and Story Homes have helped to create a pasture for rescued racehorses including one once owned by a former England footballer. The sister companies supplied and delivered 140 tons of top soil and then levelled off the area[...]
Read moreDecember 2015. Cumbria is deluged by devastating floods after a month of record rainfall. Thousands of families are left homeless after their homes are destroyed in Storm Desmond. The operation to get Cumbria back on track swings into action. Flood[...]
Read moreStory Contracting’s Matt Kendall has been recognised in Network Rail’s ‘You Make a Difference Awards’ for going “above and beyond” during our project to extend platforms at two railway stations in West Yorkshire. Matt, who was Contractors Engineering Manager on[...]
Read moreAn upgrade to Story Contracting’s purpose-built rail test track in Carlisle has seen Points Operator training take place for the first time. The newly-installed operational points allowed three delegates to carry out training under the guidance of Mike Clark, who[...]
Read moreStory Contracting and Story Homes have joined forces to help refurbish The Lighthouse project in Carlisle as part of their two-year commitment to support mental health charity Mind. Representatives from both companies have visited The Lighthouse, which offers support to[...]
Read moreStory Contracting picked up three accolades at this year’s Network Rail Plant Awards. The company, which is based in Carlisle, Cumbria, but has depots in Normanton, near Leeds, and Bonnyrigg, near Edinburgh, was up against some of the biggest names[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has been named Apprentice Employer of the Year (Construction) at this year’s Carlisle College Awards. The award was in recognition for the ongoing support, mentoring and on-site training which Story provides for its latest intake of seven apprentices[...]
Read moreOne of our apprentice fitters has been recognised nationally for his dedication and ability. Cameron (Cammy) Evans, who works at our Bonnyrigg depot near Edinburgh, was named a Star of the Future at the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) awards held[...]
Read moreA team from Story Contracting have been helping to spruce up a churchyard near to where they were working on a project in Liverpool. Over two days they helped to clear an overgrown area at St Bartholomew’s Church in the[...]
Read moreStory Contracting’s work to repair a section of the Settle to Carlisle railway line has been recognised at the prestigious Rail Partnership Awards 2018. The Eden Brows project to repair a 500-metre section of the line near Armathwaite following a[...]
Read moreStory Contracting recently completed works for Network Rail on-site at West Kilbride Station in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The station is managed by Abellio ScotRail and is on the Ayrshire Coast Line. The roof canopy is approximately 30m long and backed[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has been named as best performing Network Rail Contractor 2017/18 and Awarded GOLD on Network Rail’s Route to Gold. It’s been a great week for Story Contracting, being named as the best performing of all Network Rail’s construction[...]
Read moreGood luck to Kimberley, our Graduate Engineer, who is spending 6 months with Mott MacDonald on secondment as part of her graduate programme. Kimberley said, “This is a fantastic opportunity for my career development. In the next role of my[...]
Read moreThe emergency services know only too well how lives can change – or end - in a split second. Each day they must be prepared for that car crash, house fire or rail disaster which could have a devastating effect[...]
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that Story Contracting, has been handed a prestigious award in recognition of its practices and achievements in helping its staff, customers, clients and contractors get home safely at the end of the working day. Story[...]
Read moreWith around 7,000 new rail vehicles on order to replace more than half of the passenger rolling stock fleet, Britain’s trains are about to change as never before. Scotland is no exception. In 2018, Hitachi’s Class 385 electric multiple units[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are delighted to announce they have been awarded the contract to deliver “Edinburgh Waverley Platform Works” on behalf of Network Rail. The project will involve platform extensions, building refurbishments, installation of walkways and escalators and associated work, in[...]
Read moreSquires Gate Bridge will reopen to drivers today at 7pm following a four-month replacement programme. As part of the £2.2m scheme, Story Contracting replaced the corroded concrete and steel beams supporting the bridge on behalf of Blackpool Council to prolong[...]
Read moreStory Contracting proudly won ‘Project of the Year’ in the Institution of Civil Engineering (ICE) Awards for the track slab renewals at Mersey Loop in Liverpool. Working together over a 5-month period with Network Rail and Merseytravel, Story renewed over[...]
Read moreStory are delighted to announce that our work for Network Rail on the CP5 LNW North Renewals framework has been extended into the first 2 years of CP6. This covers all of our current framework lots - Earthworks & Drainage, Structures[...]
Read moreWe are excited to launch our 2018 Graduate and Apprenticeship schemes! Our programmes aim to provide the perfect platform to support the future talent of Story to unlock their full potential. Thank you to our apprentices, graduates and trainees Adam Reay,[...]
Read moreStory Scotland, the Uddingston-based civil engineering firm, is expanding beyond the rail sector as it unveils a five-year plan to double its turnover to £40m. The company has worked on a series of high-profile projects in the rail sector, including[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are proud to announce that two of our recent projects have been shortlisted for the Outstanding Project of the Year Award (Medium) at the UK Rail Industry Awards (UKRIA). The two projects shortlisted are our emergency repair works[...]
Read moreStory Contracting were recently presented with the Silver Plant Reliability Award on Network Rail's Route to Gold scheme, becoming one of only two suppliers in the UK to receive the accolade. The award was presented as a result of Story's[...]
Read moreLast week saw the successful on-programme completion of the B5301 road repair works at Parsonby - the road linking the A595 to the A596. The work has consisted primarily of surfacing work and drainage. All works were carried out under[...]
Read moreStory Contracting alongside our specialist steelwork fabricator M&S Engineering have successfully installed the new footbridge and lift shafts for the Access for All scheme at Westerton Station. The steelwork installation was carried out on Sunday 1st October during a 54 hour[...]
Read moreLast Thursday (21st September), Story Contracting attended the National Rail Awards at Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The works undertake by Story's Rail division at Eden Brows, which enabled the Carlisle to Settle line to reopen earlier this year, were[...]
Read moreThis week we welcomed our 2017/18 Apprentice intake to the Story family – Ben Cook, Ryan Armstrong, and Ryan Thurlow have joined us as Apprentice Joiners, Matty Davies, Liam Percival, Aaron Newton, Bradley Graham and Conor Hanley as Apprentice General[...]
Read moreThe new £5m Killingworth Road Metro bridge has been installed in one of the biggest engineering projects in Metro’s history. Story Contracting, on behalf of Nexus , is replacing the bridge which serves one of Metro’s busiest routes that connects[...]
Read moreNetwork Rail has officially opened a new footbridge at Millhall Road in Stirling to replace a level crossing once considered Scotland’s highest risk pedestrian only crossing. Story Contracting was engaged by Network Rail to construct the fully accessible, ramped footbridge[...]
Read moreThere is less than a month left until Glasgow Warriors kick off their Guinness PRO14 Rugby season away to Connacht on Saturday 2nd September, and Story Contracting are delighted to be returning as a sponsor on the sleeve of the[...]
Read moreAs part of our bridge replacement project for Nexus at Killingworth Road, we have been required to remove ornate parapets from the existing bridge structure. After removing the 150-year-old parapet from the bridge, they have now been donated to the[...]
Read moreTyne and Wear Metro operator Nexus has started major work to replace an ageing railway bridge. The Victorian era bridge over Killingworth Road, Gosforth, is being replaced by a new steel bridge as part of a £5.5 million scheme. Story Contracting[...]
Read moreDuring the course of last week, Team Story travelled that little bit further to deliver three fantastic projects for our client Network Rail IP (South) in Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire. Everyone from estimating to site delivery played their part to turn around[...]
Read moreIt was an unlikely venue for a chance meeting that would change popular music forever – the less than salubrious surroundings of a dingy nightclub beneath a Liverpool fruit warehouse. It was here of course, in the Cavern Club, that[...]
Read moreTuesday August 1st marks 30 years since l started Story Construction (as Story Contracting and Story Homes were known then). Over the 30 years we have built two great businesses through the hard work, ingenuity, determination and passion of many[...]
Read moreStory have recently been carrying out a project for Network Rail to replace Gilwilly footbridge, with a new structure which will provide safe access over the railway for years to come, with the new bridge officially opening today (Friday 28[...]
Read moreStory Contracting have today opened Network Rail's new Maintenance Delivery Unit in Barrow after the successful completion of the project. The opening was attended by Story Contracting's owner and Chairman, Fred Story, Martin Frobisher (Managing Route Director, Network Rail) and[...]
Read moreEarlier today (Wednesday 12 June), Story Contracting attended an awards ceremony in Birmingham, where we were presented with the RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Gold Award in recognition of excellent Occupational Health and Safety performance over[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's works to replace Bell Bridge at Sebergham, on behalf of Cumbria County Council, will commence on Monday 17 July. The bridge was completely destroyed following Storm Desmond. The reconstruction of Bell Bridge will allow the council to restore the[...]
Read moreAnother major milestone has been reached by Story Contracting - this week saw our 600th recruit Chris Sooman (pictured below) join the Story family. Chris is joining our Rail Scotland team as Trainee Quantity Surveyor and will be based at our Uddingston[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's Rail and Plant teams exhibited at Rail Live last week. As well as the weather being on our side, we received really positive feedback for our stand from the Rail Alliance, both visually and on the welcoming we provided to[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, which provides building, civil engineering and plant services to the Rail and Construction industries across the North of England and Scotland are pleased to announce a new appointment to its board of directors. Ian Purdham has been appointed[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's Rail division's project at the Mersey Loop in Liverpool has finally come to an end with Monday morning seeing the successful re-opening, on programme, following the recent slab track renewal works. It goes without saying that this has been an[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's Construction division achieved practical completion at McVities flood defence project on Friday 12th May, with the past few weeks spent applying the finishing touches and undertaking any additional small works as requested by the client. This was a[...]
Read moreThe largest outdoor rail show in Europe, Rail Live is almost upon us, with everything from traction & rolling stock, rail plant and infrastructure, electrification and signalling demonstrations; to displays of engineering, rail maintenance materials & product development/testing safety, digital[...]
Read moreThe works undertaken by Story Contracting's Rail division at Eden Brows, which enabled to Carlisle to Settle line to reopen earlier this year, has been shortlisted for 'Infrastructure of the Year' in the National Rail Awards. Story and Network Rail[...]
Read moreIt’s 31 March 2017. At 05:51, train 2H81 departs, one minute late, from Platform 6 at Carlisle. Nothing remarkable in that, you might think, and anyway, what’s a minute between friends? This, though, was a Northern service to Leeds, travelling[...]
Read moreStory's team at Plymouth Road Bridge in Blackpool recently hit a major milestone in the year-long programme, as the road was reopened to vehicle traffic on Friday 7th April. This marks a huge achievement for everyone involved, but particularly the[...]
Read moreStory Contracting and Story Homes have been collaborating to assist local club Carlisle and District Model Engineering Society (CADMES) to refurbish their model railway facilities in Hammonds Pond park. Renovation works include: Creation of 6 new train carriages with additional support[...]
Read moreThis past week it was announced that Story Contracting have achieved the 'Gold' award in the prestigious annual scheme run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). The awards scheme, now in its 61st year, is open to[...]
Read moreRecent works at Dalton drainage involved replacing existing foul water drainage which was damaged and contaminating the main. 82 metres of the Up Main was removed to allow removal of the contaminated ballast. The drainage was re-routed to connect to[...]
Read moreThe Bell Bridge reconstruction project that Story's Construction division is delivering for Cumbria County Council as part of a major flood recovery work bank, reached a milestone last Thursday (30th March) when planning permission was granted for the erection of the[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's Rail Scotland team have successfully relocated a historic footbridge to the Caledonian Heritage Railway at Bridge of Dun station. Working to a tight 4-week programme, Robert McCallum and his site team completed the works safely, within budget and a[...]
Read moreThe Settle-Carlisle line reopened to train customers today after more than a year of repairs works following a 500,000-tonne landslip which had threatened the future of Britain’s most iconic railway. Story Contracting hands back Network Rail's most challenging railway repair[...]
Read moreTest trains have successfully ran over the newly installed tracks on-site at Eden Brows, as can be seen in the image below. Works remain on programme and the official reopening of this section of the Carlisle - Settle line will[...]
Read moreThis month has seen our Construction division put the finishing touches to this major infrastructure project in Workington, Cumbria, on behalf of client Cumbria County Council. Commencing in Spring of last year, works were undertaken to build a new car[...]
Read moreThe Currock Bridge Cycleway Scheme delivered by Story Contracting in 2016 has won a national award for its innovative engineering and design. The Carlisle scheme was awarded 'Best Community Project' at the North West ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) Awards[...]
Read moreCongratulations to our Graduate Engineer, Kimberley Middleton, who has been selected by a panel of judges to present her paper on the Eden Brows railway landslip at Leeds Beckett University on Wednesday 15th March in the regional final of the[...]
Read moreOur team visited Bispham-Endowed School in Blackpool last week talk about the Plymouth Road Bridge Replacement Project that we are currently working on, and as a result we have received some positive feedback from the school and Blackpool Council. Jo[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is one of the first companies in the U.K. to achieve the "Route to Gold" Bronze Medal, awarded at Network Rail's Plant Reliability conference. Story’s Head of Technical Development Mark Bruce & Workshop Manager James Haile accepted the[...]
Read moreLast week saw the completion of all the major concreting works on site at Eden Brows, which forms the main structure to support the railway once reinstated. The works are being carried out as a result of a 500,000 tonne landslip[...]
Read moreOur team on-site at Mersey Loop in Liverpool City Centre have now completed phases 1,2,3 and 4 of the 7 phase project. Over the past week and a half we have seen the completion of the track renewal through Moorfields station.[...]
Read moreOur works on the LED replacement scheme at Craigentinny Depot have been completed ahead of schedule and within allowance. This was a fantastic effort from the team who worked on the project, which included Martin Clarke, Gordon Sharkey and AFM[...]
Read moreThe North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) attended site at Mersey Loop on Wednesday 8th February for a familiarisation tour. A full tour of the tunnel was undertaken and the HART are planning to revisit the[...]
Read moreThis week we had a site visit from Paul Maynard (local MP who is also the Under Secretary of State for the Department for Transport), Martin Frobisher (Managing Director for Network Rail) and Councillor Jackson. The visit was well received[...]
Read moreThis week the preparation work for the reconstruction of Bell Bridge reached an important milestone with the submission of the planning application which included a large amount of supporting information. Since being awarded the contract in November 2016, Story Contracting[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's Rail division met a major milestone this week, as the piling works were completed at Eden Brows, the site of a landslip on the Carlisle - Settle Railway line.The next stage of the works will see the installation[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's Rail division reached a major milestone in their bridge replacement project at Plymouth Road in Blackpool last weekend as 45 precast bridge beams were installed. The beams were installed over a 54 hour possessions, using a 1000 tonne[...]
Read moreA huge well done to everybody involved in our project for on the Merseyrail Loop Line as the site was awarded the Network Rail Safety Banner following a recent site audit. Keith Sanderson of Network Rail said: "These schemes are[...]
Read moreOur construction division is pleased to announce that it has been successful in winning an 'Urgency bridge repairs call off contract' for Cumbria County Council. The urgent repair works may include, but are not limited to: repair and rebuild of[...]
Read moreOur team at Plymouth Road in Blackpool have met a new milestone this week by fully removing the three span bridge deck, equating to almost 1,000 tonnes of concrete and steel. The bridge span will be reinstalled over two upcoming[...]
Read moreJust four weeks after taking over as the new chief executive of Story Contracting, Jason Butterworth (Pictured below) said he was enjoying his return to the rail industry. ‘Some of the people have changed, some of the structures have changed[...]
Read moreStory have recently setup on site and commenced a major track slab renewals project in the heart of Liverpool City Centre. The renewals works are being carried out between January and June on behalf of Network Rail. During the project[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's Construction division is pleased to announce that it has been successful in winning another major contract for Cumbria County Council, as part of the ongoing flood recovery program in the county. The circa £3m project consists of various[...]
Read moreSTORY Contracting is on track to complete work on a £3m infrastructure project in Workington. [caption id="attachment_5247" align="alignleft" width="850"] Artist impression of Workington's new rail transport hub[/caption] The firm is undertaking major works on behalf of Cumbria County Council[...]
Read moreStory Contracting and our specialist steelwork fabricator M&S Engineering have successfully installed the structural steelwork sections for the Access for All scheme at Hamilton Central Station. Steelwork installation was carried out over two Saturday nightshift possessions which also required a road closure[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's Construction division are working on a flood defence scheme at the McVitie's factory in Carlisle and recently reached another milestone as the site officially became flood resilient on 1 December. The works which commenced in August went from a 10[...]
Read moreStory Contracting recently signed up to a sponsorship deal with Glasgow Warriors rugby team. The Story Contracting logo features on the right arm of the Warriors shirt and was visible over the weekend during the 23-14 victory over the French[...]
Read moreRory Stewart MP officially opened the recent Penrith AFA scheme on Friday. The aim of the scheme was to improve the station’s accessibility and included Story's project team installing lifts and ramps to make stations step-free and accessible to all passengers,[...]
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that Story Contracting have achieved certification to the BS11000 standard for Collaborative Business Relationships from the British Standards Institution. This is a standard that promotes collaborative business relationships between clients and suppliers and demonstrates that[...]
Read moreStory Contracting won the ‘Most Interesting Original Design’ award for the new rail connection to Arcow Quarry project last week. Working alongside Network Rail and Babcock, the £6million scheme to reconnect Tarmac’s Yorkshire Dales quarry with the national rail network[...]
Read moreOur reconstruction of Hallbeck Bridge near Killington is now complete, following the devastating flood damage that occurred last winter. The bridge reopened to the public this week, to the delight of local residents such as Annie Waller (pictured below with Gus, Robin[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's Construction division is proud to announce that it has won a Stage 1 Contract for the reconstruction of Bell Bridge near Carlisle, Cumbria, which is expected to be worth in the region of £500,000. [...]
Read moreThe Board of Story Contracting are pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Butterworth as Chief Executive. Jason will replace Fred Story, the founder and owner of Story Contracting who will resume the role of Chairman. Jason joins Story Contracting[...]
Read moreWell done to our Story Contracting project teams at Jamiesons and Plymouth Road. Both sites have been awarded the 'Safety & Welfare Standards Banner' from Network Rail's safety recognition scheme following their engagement tours. This is the third Story site[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are to proud to have helped Carlisle United Football Club take another huge step on the road back to recovery following last December’s devastating floods. The second phase of office implementation works on the first floor of the[...]
Read moreStory Contracting’s Rail division has been shortlisted in three categories for the national ‘Most Interesting Awards’ managed by the Rail Exec Club. Nominations for ‘Most Interesting Innovation’ – Stirling Station Rail Media said the following about Polycarbonate roof glazing: “The[...]
Read moreStory Contracting opened the new wing to its Carlisle head office on Friday. The extension of their office space at Burgh Road Industrial Estate will provide the family-owned business room to grow as it continues to expand and recruit a[...]
Read moreAnyone who has walked barefoot into a child’s room late at night will probably hate Lego bricks. That aside, Lego has got to be one of the best toys ever developed. It’s an open system with which you can build[...]
Read moreOur Plant division were invited to participate in a Safety Stand Down day with EGIP alliance – which took place Friday 28 October outside of Glasgow’s Hampden Park stadium. We demonstrated emergency recovery with[...]
Read moreThe achievements of our Chairman, Fred Story were recognised at the CN Group Business Awards. He received the prestigious ‘lifetime contribution to Cumbria’ accolade at the black-tie gala dinner and awards ceremony held at the Low Wood Bay Resort, near[...]
Read moreStory Contracting welcomed Mark Carne, Network Rail Chief Executive, to our Blairhill Station ‘Access For All’ scheme where he was given a presentation and tour of the project works. The 9 month project involves constructing a ‘step free’ access footbridge[...]
Read moreStory Contracting’s Normanton team carried out their first core renewal Switch & Crossings (S&C) project for the S&C North Alliance team based in Doncaster over the weekend. They had two sites running simultaneously and each site was supplied with a[...]
Read moreWe’re proudly displaying our ICE #thisiscivilengineering banner onsite at our Plymouth Road Bridge works, Blackpool. This is Civil Engineering campaign showcases civil engineering projects by displaying huge banners at project sites across the country. The banners help increase public perception[...]
Read moreThe new cycleway bridge connecting Denton Holme and Currock, constructed by Story Contracting for Cumbria County Council, has been officially opened. Project works started back in January and were completed over the weekend with the removal of the old time-expired bridge[...]
Read moreFred Story, Chief Executive of Story Contracting welcomed Mark Carne to Eden Brows emergency works site in Armathwaite Cumbria recently to see first-hand the repair works and the progress that Story Contracting are making to ensure the line is open[...]
Read moreWe have recently implemented 5S in our stores building to ensure we provide our customers, internal and external, with a first-class service by meeting their needs first-time, every time. 5S is a Japanese concept which originated in the motor industry,[...]
Read moreScotland Route Slab Track Framework 2016/17 Network Rail Infrastructure Projects have awarded Rail Scotland the position of Secondary Contractor for the Slab Track Framework. The various projects are located in the Glasgow area. This Framework will give Story the opportunity[...]
Read moreWorks are progressing well on the purpose built doctors residence at the new Dumfries Hospital. A Story Contracting team of 12 are currently working on site, including Ground Workers, Joiners and Plant Operators. 12,000 tonnes of spoil was moved over[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's 'Access For All' project for Network Rail at Elgin Station has been shortlisted for 'Rail Station of the Year' at the 2016 National Transport Awards. A new £2.1 million pedestrian footbridge with passenger lift was installed successfully to[...]
Read moreStory Contracting’s Plant division has invested £2.8m in a new fleet of Colmar T10000s. These machines will service the rail infrastructure for an average 20 year period. Three out of the ten arrived at our Burgh Road depot this week and[...]
Read moreA hundred years ago the only material available to James Miller, the original designer of Stirling Station, to create his ‘extravaganza’ was glass. Today, six millimetre thick sheets of Makrolon® lightweight, non-fragile, self cleaning polycarbonate provide a superior glazing material[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are delighted to appoint 25 new employees to the business during the months of June and July and to announce the promotion of some of the current team. Here's just some of our movers and shakers: Tony Ward – Head of[...]
Read moreWorks have started on a £23m repair plan for the Carlisle to Settle railway line, which is expected to be complete in March 2017, after a 500,000 tonne landslip closed the railway back in February. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpdWIScSbmM[/embed] Story Contracting are constructing[...]
Read moreStory Contracting’s Plant division have been award two Rail Live Awards by Network Rail at the national Rail Live event in Warwickshire. Network Rail’s Track Programme Director Steve Featherstone awarded Story Contracting ‘Most Improved RRV Operator’ and ‘Share with Pride[...]
Read moreAnouska Chisholm, Marc Armstrong, Neil Eatock and Hilary Alcock set themselves the challenge to conquer the three highest mountains in England, Wales and Scotland in just over 36 hours. The Story team joined a fearless group of nearly 200 participants[...]
Read moreStory Contracting hit a significant milestone last week in the Queen Street Tunnel with the casting of the final concrete track slab for Morgan Sindall, five days ahead of schedule. Key works included: Demolition of 10,000 tonnes of existing concrete[...]
Read more145 staff joined Story Contracting over the last year, setting a new record for the number of new recruits in a year by the company. This takes Story Contracting’s workforce to 500 for the first time in their 29 years[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are proud to announce that they will be raising funds for their Charity Partnership 16/17, the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNNAS). The chosen charity was voted for by staff and will be supported throughout the year. Fundraising[...]
Read moreLast week we took delivery of our first two (of eight) MEWPs. These are a Manitou RR AP ART17TH equipped with a 400kg basket, capable of carrying three competent men - improving productivity and capability in the 'self drive market'.[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are pleased to announce a new appointment to its board of directors. John joined the business in February last year from Balfour Beatty to head up the Rail division’s operations in Scotland. With over 26 years’ experience in[...]
Read moreA charity partnership between two Story companies and Eden Valley Hospice with Jigsaw Children’s Hospice has raised £15,000. For the past twelve months Story Contracting and Story Homes have been supporting the local hospice and employees have raised the magnificent[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is doubling its Carlisle head office space with an extension at Burgh Road Industrial Estate to provide the business room to grow as it continues to expand and recruit a further 100 people during the course of the[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are delighted to be awarded a contract by Morgan Sindall to replace the life expired track slab in the Queen Street tunnel. Over the Easter bank holiday, Story Contracting started working night and day to deliver improvements to[...]
Read moreStory Contracting win Institution of Civil Engineering (ICE) Award for the reconstruction of Scarborough Bridge in York. Working together with Network Rail, Story Contracting helped deliver the first significant rebuild to Scarborough Bridge in York since the railway bridge was[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is proud to announce that Emma Porter, Head of Operations for Construction, has been shortlisted for ‘Business Leader of the Year’ at the Women in Construction 2016 awards. The Women in Construction Awards provides a showcase for the[...]
Read moreStory Contracting were proud to support the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) as principal sponsor for the North West Annual Awards presentation. For the first time in five years, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) held its Annual Awards presentation in[...]
Read moreThe Living Wage Foundation is pleased to announce that Story Contracting has been accredited as a Living Wage employer. Story Contracting is the first construction company in Cumbria to do so and only one of 6 in the whole of[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has been shortlisted for the national ‘Most Interesting Awards’ managed by the Rail Exec Club. Story’s Scarborough Bridge reconstruction project has been chosen alongside five other national projects all hoping to clinch the Most Interesting Railway Infrastructure Development[...]
Read moreBusinesses and organisations across Carlisle joined forces on Saturday and offered their time and hard work to projects ranging from garden makeovers to fence painting as part of the ‘Give a Day to the City’ initiative in association with Carlisle[...]
Read moreStory Contracting played host to a construction safety and health awareness event on Friday (18th September) in association with the UK-wide Working Well Together (WWT) health and safety initiative. The event was organised to focus on excavations and excavator safety[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has picked up a prestigious Network Rail Partnership Award along with some of the biggest names in the country. Story Contracting were up against strong competition to pick up Best Project at the national awards evening in Birmingham[...]
Read moreThe growth and development of Scotland’s rail network has enjoyed a substantial chunk of print columns across the national, regional and trade press over the past few months. New electric trains will soon arrive as part of the Edinburgh-Glasgow Improvement[...]
Read moreStory Contracting recently completed bridge works at Rawlinson Lane, Heath Charnock ahead of schedule for Network Rail as part of their package of five bridges over the railway in the Chorley and Bolton area. The Bridge is one of five[...]
Read moreJohn Story, Finance Director at Story Contracting has been honoured as the UK’s brightest FD after picking up the acclaimed Young Finance Professional of the Year award at the FD Excellence Awards in London on Thursday last week. The awards,[...]
Read moreStory Contracting and Story Homes are proud to announce that they will be raising funds for Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice as part of a new charity partnership. Each year colleagues from both companies vote for a charity to[...]
Read moreThis year, Story Contracting’s Ian Purdham will celebrate his 10th year with the business. With a background as a plant operator and in the highways sector, Ian started with Story as a plant coordinator in 2005 and now finds himself[...]
Read moreChancellor George Osborne took time out from a busy election campaign to visit the yard at Story Contracting and speak to some of our apprentices before heading up to the new Story Homes head office to mark the official opening.[...]
Read moreStory Contracting and Story Homes have both been ranked among Britain’s 100 fastest-growing companies in the Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100. The national Profit Track highlights the fastest growing UK companies, with Story’s being in a unique position; having[...]
Read moreJosh Forster, an apprentice with Nexus officially opened the all new Training Centre at Story Contracting’s Burgh Road base in Carlisle. The opening was attended by Phil Kirkland Head of Maintenance for Nexus, which owns and manages the Tyne and[...]
Read moreNetwork Rail invested £6m to deliver the most significant improvements to Scarborough Bridge in York since the bridge was built in 1875. This high profile project near the historic centre of York was successfully delivered despite a short lead in[...]
Read moreJohn Story, Finance Director at Story Contracting is one of only four Finance Directors in the UK to be shortlisted for Young Finance Professional of the Year, for the 2015 Finance Directors' Excellence Awards. The awards recognise role models in[...]
Read moreA charity partnership between two Story companies and Macmillan Cancer Support has raised more than £8,000. For the past twelve months Story Contracting and Story Homes have been supporting the national cancer charity and employees have raised the magnificent sum[...]
Read moreThe final track component was installed at Merchant Park on Wednesday 25 March, connecting the factory with the rail network for the first time. Network Rail, Hitachi Rail Europe and Story Contracting fixed the last Pandrol Clip at the £82[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has picked up a prestigious UK Rail Industry Award along with some of the biggest names in the country. Story Contracting were up against strong competition to pick up 'Outstanding Project' including Network Rail, Tata Steel, Mersey Rail[...]
Read moreOver 120 staff joined Story Contracting in 2014 setting a new record for the number of vacancies which have been filled in a year by the company. This takes Story Contracting’s workforce to 400 for the first time in their[...]
Read moreStory Contracting, which provides building, civil engineering and plant services to the Rail and Construction industries across the North of England and Scotland have formally appointed John Story as Finance Director. John, who joins from sister company Story Homes where[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is being considered for a prestigious UK Rail Industry Award along with some of the biggest names in the country. The shortlist was announced this week with Story Contracting up against Network Rail, Tata Steel, Mersey Rail Electrics[...]
Read moreStory Contracting is to recruit 40 staff next year after securing £100 million worth of work from Network Rail. The firm’s rail division, based at Burgh Road Industrial Estate, Carlisle, has been operating since 2000 carrying out bridge replacements, station[...]
Read moreSeven employees have been chosen to embark on the first Management Development Programme delivered by Story Contracting. This week saw the launch of the ‘Story Manager’ programme at Tullie House Museum where each of the aspiring future leaders were supported[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has won its biggest ever contract, an £8 million project to build an opacification plant for Innovia in Wigton. This will play a vital role in the production of polymer bank notes for the Bank of England. Work[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has been recognised as Network Rail's Supplier of the Year for 2014. The rail division of Story Contracting carry out a wide range of works across the rail infrastructure including bridge replacements, station re-furbishments, track re-laying, earthworks, drainage[...]
Read moreStory's Plant Division exhibited at the Rail Live the National Track Plant Exhibition, one of the largest outdoor rail events in the UK. The two day event, held at Long Marsden in Warwickshire was the second held by Network Rail, the Rail Alliance[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are thrilled to have been shortlisted for 'Best Small Project' at this year's Network Rail Partnership Awards. These much coveted awards represent collaboration and quality of service; something that Story strongly believe in. Story Contracting were nominated in the Small[...]
Read moreIt was a winning night for Story Contracting at the North West Regional Construction Awards in Manchester which saw the businesses Merseyloop Project awarded in the Integration and Collaboration category. Story were shortlisted in three categories for work on the Merseyloop project[...]
Read moreStory Contracting picked up two Network Rail Awards in recognition of the business's operation, investment and commitment to improving our it's plant fleet. At the Plant Reliability Conference in Coventry, organised by Network Rail, Story were awarded two Golden RRV Awards.[...]
Read moreStory Contracting have acquired the rail plant division of Scotland-based Caledonian Industrial in a deal which expands Story's national footprint. Allowing the business to support the needs of clients more efficiently. Caledonian's rail plant division, based in Edinburgh, provides track maintenance services[...]
Read moreStory Contracting's Plant Division have been supporting Balfour Beatty on the Nexus Infrastructure in Newcastle throughout a major re-railing blockade throughout August. Story Contracting have two Unimog trains feeding ballast, rail and sleepers into the site and a further two[...]
Read moreStory Contracting has now opened it's new depot at Normanton, near Leeds in Yorkshire. This strategic base will now allow the Plant and Rail businesses to service the East and LNE regions more efficiently with refurbished offices, spacious enough to facilitate[...]
Read moreStory Contracting won the Construction Award at the ICE West Midlands Awards ceremony at the ICC in Birmingham. The award was given for Story's major works on a Leamington landmark Milverton Viaduct. A dominant sight in the town since 1844. The restoration[...]
Read moreNetwork Rail began their clean up of a high profile station in the Yorkshire Dales today. Settle Station is visited by thousands of visitors every year and to improve the look of the surrounding area Story Contracting assisted Network Rail[...]
Read moreAfter recently investing in both plant machinery and new vans, we have now taken delivery of some new tractor units expanding our fleet of vehicles even further. As well as being both reliable and fuel efficient these new tractor units[...]
Read moreKingmoor Infant School in north Carlisle was the destination for one of the Story Contracting Road Rail Vehicles this morning. Approximately 90 children have been doing a project on transport and have been seeing different modes of transport, but nothing[...]
Read moreStory Contracting are incredibly proud to have reached the number one spot on Network Rail's PRISM Performance League Table. We are dedicated to providing the best possible service to our clients by delivering quality projects on-time, within budget and safely.[...]
Read moreWho we are Our website address is: https://www.storycontracting.com. What personal data we collect and why we collect it Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP[...]
Read moreTailored courses to suit all Personal Effectiveness at work with Florence Madden enables individuals to work on ‘real’ issues. The course is 5 days and entails pre-course work and assessment.
Read moreApprenticeships Working in partnership with Gen 2 for Apprenticeship and Management Development delivery.
Read moreContinued learning Higher Education and professional training is encouraged and supported throughout the business.
Read moreLocal Labour Market Aligned Curriculum Working with employers, pupils are exposed to the ‘real world’ and will be fully equipped and ideally placed to take up jobs, training and apprenticeships when they leave secondary education.
Read moreAll-rounded development The Training & Development team are passionate about ‘doing it right’, with the perfect blend of commitment, energy, expertise and teamwork
Read moreTechnical training We offer a range of technical training courses to external clients including COSS Initial/Recertification, Lookout Initial/Recertification and PTS Initial/Recertification.
Read moreInsights Discovery Ian participated in Discovery Insight Full Circle 360 Feedback, bringing personal feedback to life in a positive and engaging way.
Read moreSkills Toolbox We have a suite of over 50 internal ‘bite-size’ courses on the softer skills entitled Skills Toolbox.
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