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<p>At this stage, the amounts involved are commercially confidential, as private sector
contractors are involved in undertaking the work on behalf of First Great Western.
However, the basis on which the allocations have been made is equitable and reflects
among other things the need for the public sector contribution to achieve value for
money and to secure the Rail Investment Strategy imperative of improved standard class
capacity on the Great Western route. The information about the amount borne by the
Department to fund the standard class reseating in this joint investment will be provided
once the works are completed.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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