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<p>Network Rail operates at arm’s-length from the Department, without day-to-day supervision,
and is not expected to involve Ministers in its regular operational decisions such
as the establishment of a business and innovation centre at Edenbridge Town station.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>However, this is an unacceptable delay and Network Rail advises
that Mark Carne’s reply to the right Hon Member for Tonbridge and Malling is due to
be sent on 23 January.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Network Rail held a site meeting
in December with the train operator Southern and the group proposing to use the Station
Masters House, to look at the rooms in question and to discuss the proposals for future
use. Network Rail is continuing its discussions about the lease with all parties to
find a way forward in the near future. Both Network Rail and Southern are supportive
of this proposal.</p><p> </p>
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