Costain has been chosen by WSP to provide specialist consultancy services to Transport for London’s proposed West London Orbital, a new 18.5-kilometre London Overground route linking Hounslow with Hendon.
The scheme would improve orbital travel across West and North West London, connecting places such as Brent Cross, Brentford, Acton and Old Oak Common.
Working alongside Fereday Pollard, Costain will support the next stage of development by contributing engineering, constructability and consultancy expertise. Its role will include further stakeholder engagement, timetable development and demand forecasting as TfL continues assessing how the project could be delivered.
The appointment builds on Costain’s wider relationship with TfL. The company was recently selected to deliver upgrades at South Kensington Tube station through TfL’s £700m Infrastructure Improvement Framework, and it has previously completed detailed design work for the Piccadilly Line. It is also involved in improvements to the A40 Westway and Brent Cross Interchange and recently completed the refurbishment of the Gallows Corner Flyover.
Costain said the project could transform London’s transport network, create jobs and support regional prosperity. WSP said the appointment reflects its deep understanding of the scheme and its aim of helping turn a long-standing ambition into reality for west London communities.
