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<p>Recently the Great Western Electrification Programme (GWEP) – Maidenhead to Cardiff
(Route Sections 1 - 9) went through the Enhancement Cost Adjustment Mechanism (ECAM)
process. As part of the industry’s commitment to transparency, the Office of Rail
Regulation (ORR) has been keen to ensure there is clarity around ECAM and how it operates.
It will continue to provide independent commentary on enhancement schemes, as well
as Network Rail performance.</p><p> </p><p>The ORR would not expect to publish its
findings on the level of funding for individual projects until after Network Rail
has competitively procured from its supply chain.</p><p> </p><p>The ORR will report
its conclusions at an aggregate funding level, rather than project-by-project. The
ECAM process is planned to be completed in early summer 2016. The role of the ORR
is to be transparent and consistent delivering the best value for rail users and tax-payers.</p><p>
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