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    ‘Radical’ NR five-year plan targets 15% cut in delays

    Nov 04, 2018 2 minutes

    By Ben Jones

    NETWORK Rail’s draft strategic business plan for 2019-24 prioritises renewals and upgrades aimed at reducing delays by 15% across the network, plus a greater emphasis on safety and a commitment to recruit 50% more women by 2024.

    More than £47billion will be invested in completing previously agreed enhancements, maintaining and improving Britain’s railways over the five-year plan, known as Control Period

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