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<p>Whilst the Government remains committed to investing in rail, as demonstrated by
the Prime Minister’s Network North announcement which detailed an unprecedented number
of commitments, significant changes to travel patterns after the pandemic and the
challenging fiscal environment rightly require reconsideration of the rail infrastructure
portfolio.</p><p> </p><p>We understand the interests of stakeholders - industry and
local representatives - in the visibility of our forward programme of work. Moving
forward we intend to review, with involvement from the supply chain, how best to provide
updates on the rail enhancements portfolio.</p>
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