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<p>A proposal for a new facility in Bescot is being developed by Network Rail to produce
the sleepers necessary for them to maintain, renew, and enhance our rail network.
The facility is intended to make up the shortfall when an existing facility at Washwood
Heath is closed to become an HS2 depot.</p><p> </p><p>Network Rail is a customer of
Cemex who own and operate the facility at Washwood Heath. Production is planned to
cease at this facility on 14 June 2019. The HS2 programme requires vacant possession
of the site in August 2019 to enable construction works to proceed.</p><p> </p><p>I
have no plans to make a statement about the proposed facility.</p>
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