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The existing line has to be closed periodically throughout the next year in order to make the major improvements and closure dates have been published on the Network Rail website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our \u2018One team\u2019 approach ensured the success of the blockade pulling together the contracting teams supported by Network Rail\u2019s Construction Services team who removed and relayed the track. A great example of project delivery leading up to the new Control Period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-griplusclair-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The combined team worked tirelessly leading up to and throughout the blockade to co-ordinate these major works and deliver them successfully and safely within a tight nine day window. I am incredibly proud of the team we have created; we have carefully gathered together exactly the right expertise to deliver this timely rail upgrade<\/p>\n<cite>David Camacho, Ebbw Vale Project Manager, SYSTRA Ltd<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AmcoGiffen\u2019s Operations Director for Wales and Borders, Andy Crowley<\/strong> <strong>said<\/strong>, \u201cOur efforts at Ebbw Vale are a fantastic example of our \u2018one team\u2019 approach in action, as we work closely with our client Network Rail and Supply Chain Partners Siemens, SYSTRA and Network Rail Construction Services to deliver the multitude of works. In line with the new CP7 strategy, we\u2019ve reviewed our working practices to be collaborative and holistic in approach. This has brought an increased level of transparency and engagement to our intelligent client offering and supplier approach, allowing all the different teams to come together in a seamless, cohesive manner. 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