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Amey appointed to integrate six Northern Powerhouse Rail projects
Network Rail has appointed Amey as system integrator for Phase One of Northern Powerhouse Rail, covering key corridors around Leeds, York and Sheffield.
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Network Rail has appointed Amey as system integrator for Phase One of Northern Powerhouse Rail, covering key corridors around Leeds, York and Sheffield.
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