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<p>Network Rail’s lineside engineers and surveyors consider a range of factors as
part of their routine assessment of lineside trees, and whether these are considered
safety critical or not. In the last year, there were more than a thousand incidents
where trees caused disruption to the network, which in some cases resulted in injuries
among train drivers and members of the public. Factors include the condition of the
trees themselves, any identifiable hazards to oncoming trains and the safety risks
associated with leaves on the line. This is in accordance with Network Rail’s own
standards for vegetation management, which is based on existing forestry and environmental
legislation.</p>
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