Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange wins National Rail Award
We are delighted that the Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) has been awarded the Outstanding Teamwork Award at the 2025 National Rail Awards – a recognition that reflects the strength of collaboration, technical excellence, and shared vision across the entire delivery team.
Located on the former Radlett Aerodrome in Hertfordshire, the SRFI is a transformative infrastructure project designed to shift freight from road to rail—reducing congestion, cutting carbon emissions, and supporting the UK’s net-zero ambitions. With direct connection to the Midland Main Line via a newly constructed rail link, the site enables efficient distribution across London and the southeast.
Sustainability was embedded throughout the project. A key highlight is the creation of a 600-acre country park, featuring 200 acres of woodland and 400 acres of conservation grazing land—enhancing biodiversity and delivering long-term ecological value. The scheme will ultimately introduce 17 kilometres of new footpaths, bridleways, and trails, connecting communities to nature and encouraging active travel. Each freight train operating from the site removes up to 76 heavy goods vehicle journeys from UK roads, contributing to national decarbonisation goals and improving air quality.
Beyond its environmental impact, the SRFI will deliver meaningful social value through local employment, apprenticeships, and partnerships with educational institutions—investing in the future of the community.
Led by VolkerFitzpatrick, the project included the successful installation of a 60-metre, 6,000-tonne precast concrete underbridge during a 9-day Network Rail blockade over Christmas 2024. This was an accelerated programme as it was originally planned for Easter 2025. The works also encompass new switches and crossings, signalling systems, and overhead line equipment—all delivered with minimal disruption to passenger services.
We’re proud to have played a key role in the delivery of this landmark scheme to help ensure the project met rigorous environmental standards, gained Network Rail approvals, and integrated seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Our team provided specialist engineering and environmental consultancy services with respect to assessing the extent and removal of landfill waste beneath the underbridge construction areas and subsequent reinstatement of ground levels to create a suitable works platform.
This award is a testament to the power of collaboration. From complex engineering feats to environmental stewardship and community engagement, the Radlett SRFI exemplifies what can be achieved when diverse disciplines unite behind a shared goal.
Congratulations to our fellow project partners – VolkerFitzpatrick, SEGRO, BWB Consulting, TonyGee, Gardiner & Theobald and all those involved in bringing this nationally significant development to life.
