Adverse weather is expected to have an increasing impact on our railways, hence more work is needed like the now-completed sea wall works around Dawlish station, seen from above in February.
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THE Strategic Business Plan (SBP) outlining activity to be undertaken by Network Rail for Control Period 7 – covering the five years between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2029 – was published on May 19. It reflects a £44 billion budget agreed with the Government for expenditure in England and Wales, and includes £37.5 billion to pay for operations, maintenance, and renewals (OMR).