Network Rail’s Western Region recovery plan accepted

Paul Clifton Contributing Writer rail@bauermedia.co.uk

NETWORK Rail’s plan to improve performance on its Wales and Western Region has been accepted by the rail regulator. The decision lifts the threat of a fine on the infrastructure owner, following prolonged inadequate performance, particularly between Reading and London Paddington. The Office of Road and Rail launched an investigation in autumn 2023 to find out why train performance in the region had continued to deteriorate, while stabilising across the rest of the network. ORR has now concluded that passengers “can look forwards to more reliable journeys in future”. Network Rail has implemented an improvement plan, internally known as Project Brunel. Through 2024, it has been tackling sections of track most likely to cause delays. The programme of work will continue in phases until 2029. ORR said the “robust evidenced…

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