To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 11 January 2021 to Question 133125 on Railways: Repairs and Maintenance, what discussions he has had with stakeholders to minimise the cost to the public purse of future engineering works.
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21 January 2021
Carrying out engineering works is essential to ensure that the railway remains safe for passengers and staff, and that changes can be made to improve passenger journeys. The Department continues to work closely with Network Rail to ensure that future engineering works are cost-efficient.
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