Date: 19/05/2023

Passengers and freight at heart of 8.5bn railway investment in Network Rail's North West and Central of England regions over next five years. Climate change resilience, passenger and worker safety and train performance recognised as fundamental to running a reliable and efficient railway. Readying existing infrastructure during HS2 construction vital for future journeys and increasing passenger capacity.

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Passengers and freight at heart of £8.5bn railway investment in Network Rails North West and Central region over next five years Climate change resilience, passenger and worker safety and train performance recognised as fundamental to running a reliable and efficient railway Readying existing infrastructure during HS2 construction vital for future journeys and increasing passenger capacity

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