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Churchill has won a 4.5-year cleaning contract with the commuter rail network Merseyrail following a tender process. The contract began in June and Churchill cleaning operatives are working in all 69 of Merseyrail’s stations.
Merseyrail was impressed by Churchill’s proposed new solutions to improve service delivery and its extensive experience with other rail clients, including Nexus, Network Rail High Speed, Eurostar, GTR, Southeastern, Grand Central Rail and British Pullman.
Churchill has also invested in innovation, including a specially fitted out van with the latest reach and wash system technology and jet washing. The van will be used across stations to carry out planned periodic upkeep and dispatched for reactive situations when needed.
Approximately 50 cleaning operatives will clean the stations, including washrooms and windows, throughout the Liverpool City region. This will help Merseyrail provide a comfortable travel experience for the 90,000 passengers passing through on an average weekday, including in Liverpool Central station, one of the busiest outside of London.
Services will be delivered day and night for all stations, including overground and underground, by a combination of static, roaming and mobile cleaning operatives.
Chris Dyson, transport operations director at Churchill, said: “We’re delighted to add another rail brand to our extensive client list. Our track record in the sector speaks for itself and we are established as an essential cleaning partner in rail. Our highly trained cleaning operatives and new van technology will support Merseyrail in providing a comfortable and fresh experience for passengers.”
Chris Maher, chief financial officer at Merseyrail, said: “Churchill’s extensive track record of delivering high-quality cleaning across large rail networks impressed us during the tender process. Its excellent suite of cleaning services is well suited to the high foot traffic and extensive services we offer throughout Merseyside.”
