OFFICE furniture firm Curtis won the contract to refurbish the headquarters of a leading rail maintenance firm.

Jarvis Rail plc's flagship offices in York were given a £250,000 makeover by the Darlington furniture company.

Joe Howe, Jarvis commercial director, said: "The choice of interiors has a major impact on the morale and productivity of the people using the office, so it was critical to get it right."

Curtis, whose showroom boasts 25,000sq ft of new, used and reconditioned furniture, was given a deadline by Jarvis, and rose to the challenge by creating a bright and modern workplace in only a week.

Ian Merson, procurement manager at Jarvis, said: "Everyone here is delighted with their new surroundings."