The Quadrant:MK is Network Rail's national operations centre in Milton Keynes. After being topped out in April 2011,[1] it opened in June 2012.[2][3] The complex consists of four linked buildings with 37,000 square metres (400,000 sq ft) of space, and is designed to accommodate 3,000 staff.[4][5]

The complex was designed by GMW Architects and built by Royal BAM Group.[5] The centre is on the site of the former England National Hockey Stadium, adjacent to Milton Keynes Central railway station.[6]

References

  1. ^ Network Rail MK headquarters progress Rail Express issue 181 June 2011
  2. ^ Network Rail's new Milton Keynes HQ unveiled BBC News 31 May 2012
  3. ^ Network Rail opens The Quadrant:MK Railway Gazette International 1 June 2012
  4. ^ NR centre becomes The Quadrant:MK Today's Railways UK issue 118 October 2011 page 11
  5. ^ a b Network Rail headquarters, Milton Keynes by GMW Architects' Journal 9 September 2009
  6. ^ Network Rail National Centre BAM