Date: 09/05/2018

Five-year 'enhanced clearance' programme targets trees along 20,000 miles of track to avoid delays, according to an internal document Network Rail is to target all 'leaf fall' trees for removal alongside its tracks in a new £800m five-year programme of 'enhanced clearance', according to an internal document seen by the Guardian.

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Revealed: Network Rail draws up option to remove all 'leaf fall' trees from wider trackside area

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Exclusive: proposed five-year enhanced clearance programme could target trees along 20,000 miles of track to improve punctuality and safety, according to an internal document

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