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<p>Record investment is taking place in Control Period 6 with around £48 billion to
be spent on the existing rail network over a five-year period from 2019 to 2024, including
more maintenance and a huge uplift in renewals to increase reliability and punctuality
for passengers. Together with new and refurbished trains, this Government is delivering
an ambitious programme on rail.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, HS2 will deliver more than
£2 of benefits for every £1 of investment. HS2 will release capacity on existing railway
lines so enabling new or additional services to be provided on those lines.</p>
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