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<p>Britain has one of the safest railways in Europe. We look to the Office of Rail
and Road (ORR), as the independent railway safety regulator, to ensure the industry
is meeting its safety duties and that it responds appropriately to any new issues
or risks which are identified. In response to the closure of the line at Rastatt,
Network Rail is working with other European Infrastructure Managers to develop a joint
handbook on international contingency management.</p><p> </p><p>Network Rail works
to build the resilience of its railway infrastructure by maintaining assets to an
appropriate standard. Asset renewal plans are agreed with ORR each Control Period
and are targeted to improve asset reliability and resilience. When major disruption
does occur, Network Rail has contingency plans and recovery arrangements in place,
with dedicated staff overseeing diversionary routes for rail freight.</p>
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