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<p>My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State met with Network Rail yesterday morning
and he received assurances that work would continue on Network Rail’s projects. My
Rt Hon Friend was obviously concerned about workers on rail projects continuing to
be paid and we and Network Rail are working with the official receiver and other stakeholders
on that. Our aim is that key work and projects can be moved to other suppliers with
minimal disruption, including to rail passengers.</p><p> </p><p>Network Rail’s Manchester
to Preston and Blackpool railway upgrades, a key part of the Great North Rail Project,
are continuing. Note that Carillion were not directly involved with the Blackpool
to Preston electrification.</p><p> </p><p>Updates on the progress of specific projects
will be provided where appropriate in due course.</p>
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