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<p><strong></strong></p><p>The Secretary of State and I regularly meet with Network
Rail and Great Western Railway to discuss performance. With NR related delays reaching
71 per cent in December 2023, I have made it clear to the CEO of NR that they must
address infrastructure issues that contribute to a high proportion of disruption.
NR launched its £140 million Thames Valley Recovery Plan, focusing on improving infrastructure
reliability over the next 18 months. I met with NR and GWR in Swindon last week to
review progress and whilst we are seeing small improvements, there is a lot more work
to be done.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
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