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Accepted
We recommend that Network Rail and the ORR continue to explore the potential for an...
Recommendation
We recommend that Network Rail and the ORR continue to explore the potential for an extension in third-rail electrification capability and that the Department, as the overall sponsor of rail decarbonisation, proactively monitors this development in Trains fit for the futuree 35 the event that Network Rail and the Office of Rail and Road are unable to reach an agreement on whether to proceed with further third-rail electrification projects.”
Government Response Summary
The government agrees to proactively monitor Network Rail and ORR's exploration of third-rail electrification extension, and is funding a project by the Rail Safety and Standards Board to investigate safety improvements for third rail electrification.
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Government Response
Accepted
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government agrees with this recommendation where it is appropriate. The Department is proactively and carefully monitoring the work that Network Rail and ORR are currently undertaking to look at the potential for third rail electrification extension. We are also funding a project, led by the Rail Safety and Standards Board, to look at further technical mitigations that could be implemented to improve the safety of third rail electrification.
Source
Committee
Transport Committee
Inquiry
Trains fit for the future?
Report
Sixth Report - Trains fit for the future?
23 Mar 2021
HC 876
Addressee Bodies
Department for Transport
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.4 yrs
Report published
23 Mar 2021