Jacobs Appointed Integration Delivery Partner for Critical UK Railway Infrastructure Program

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Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected as Technical Services Integration Delivery Partner for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a major railway improvement program in the UK. The eight-year framework positions Jacobs as the sole provider of technical system integration services for the 70-mile route connecting York to Manchester.

The company's scope includes technical system integration, scope custodianship, cross-project integration, technical change control, development engineering and design, and program business case production. Jacobs has already contributed to the project through asset management services, performance modeling, and digital twin development.

The TRU social impact program has shown significant results between April 2019 and October 2024, including 320 apprenticeships, engagement of 54,000+ young people in STEAM, over 19,900 days of work experience, and substantial local economic impact with $693 million spent with local businesses and $353 million with SMEs.

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• Secured eight-year framework as sole technical services provider for major UK railway project
• Demonstrated track record with successful project deliverables including first electric trains implementation
• Generated significant local economic impact with $693M spent with local businesses
• Achieved BREEAM Infrastructure Excellent rating for Leeds Station Capacity improvement

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Infrastructure Development Analyst

The selection of Jacobs as the Technical Services Integration Delivery Partner for the Transpennine Route Upgrade represents a significant strategic win that strengthens the company's position in the critical infrastructure sector. The eight-year framework agreement as the sole provider carries substantial implications for Jacobs' revenue stability and market positioning.

The contract's scope encompasses high-value technical services including system integration, engineering design and program business case production. While specific contract values weren't disclosed, infrastructure projects of this scale typically generate substantial recurring revenue streams. The company's demonstrated success in similar projects like the Elizabeth line and Grand Central Madison positions them favorably for additional large-scale infrastructure opportunities.

The social impact metrics are particularly noteworthy:

• Creation of 320 apprenticeships
• Engagement of 54,000+ youth in STEAM
• Local business spending of $693 million
• SME engagement worth $353 million

These achievements strengthen Jacobs' ESG credentials and competitive position for future government contracts.

From a market perspective, this appointment validates Jacobs' technical capabilities and project management expertise in complex infrastructure programs. The company's growing portfolio of major transportation projects across multiple continents demonstrates its ability to secure and execute high-value contracts in competitive markets. This positions Jacobs favorably amid increasing global infrastructure spending, particularly in sustainable transportation solutions.

The Transpennine Route Upgrade will deliver faster, more frequent and more reliable journeys across the North of England

DALLAS, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected by Network Rail as Technical Services Integration Delivery Partner for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a transformative, major program of railway improvements planned to deliver faster, more frequent and more reliable journeys along a 70-mile route with 23 stations – stretching from York to Manchester, via Leeds and Huddersfield.

As the Integration Delivery Partner, Jacobs is sole provider on an eight-year framework providing technical system integration services to the TRU program during development and construction. Jacobs' scope of services includes technical system integration, custodian of scope, cross-project integration, technical change control, development engineering and design, and program business case production.

"The Transpennine Route Upgrade will deliver significant benefits by moving more essential goods by rail, bringing better journeys to passengers, advancing decarbonization efforts and fostering community prosperity," said Jacobs Executive Vice President Kate Kenny. "Our extensive experience on TRU and other essential rail investments will support a sustainable approach that meets the needs of the community."

TRU is being delivered by several organizations, including Jacobs, and is focused on a common mission to deliver the greatest value to communities along the route. Jacobs has provided various asset management services, including a system level analysis to inform the route's performance modeling, developing a common data environment and a digital twin for the program. Jacobs also managed the BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology) Infrastructure assessment for the Leeds Station Capacity improvement, the first TRU project to achieve the BREEAM Infrastructure Excellent rating. In 2024, Jacobs helped Network Rail deliver the first electric trains running east out of Manchester and manage a series of complex closures along the route to enable key improvement works.

Jacobs also supports the TRU social impact program. Between April 2019 and October 2024, the TRU social impact program delivered a significant social return on investment through the employment of 320 apprenticeships, engagement of more than 54,000 young people in STEAM (Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) delivery of 19,900+ days of work experience, and $693 million (£547M) spent with local businesses and $353M (£279M) with Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Jacobs draws on global rail infrastructure delivery experience on programs like New York City's Grand Central Madison project, the U.K.'s Elizabeth line, Malaysia's Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit and Etihad Rail, one of the largest infrastructure efforts in the United Arab Emirates.

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FAQ

What is the scope of Jacobs' (NYSE: J) role in the Transpennine Route Upgrade?

Jacobs will serve as Technical Services Integration Delivery Partner, providing technical system integration, scope custodianship, cross-project integration, technical change control, development engineering and design, and program business case production over an eight-year framework.

How much has the Transpennine Route Upgrade project invested in local businesses through Jacobs (J)?

Between April 2019 and October 2024, the project invested $693 million (£547M) in local businesses and $353M (£279M) with Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

What social impact achievements has Jacobs (J) delivered through the Transpennine Route Upgrade?

The project has created 320 apprenticeships, engaged over 54,000 young people in STEAM, provided 19,900+ days of work experience, and generated significant local economic investment between April 2019 and October 2024.

What is the geographical coverage of the Transpennine Route Upgrade project managed by Jacobs (J)?

The project covers a 70-mile railway route with 23 stations, stretching from York to Manchester, via Leeds and Huddersfield in the North of England.