Harris rebukes Network Rail

Rail minister Tom Harris has spelt out to Network Rail that it must do better in reducing delays caused by bad weather, which have dogged the industry.

“I have exchanged full and frank views with Network Rail senior management in the past few months over performance,” he told the Railway Forum’s annual symposium. “I am not in the mood to accept excuses like heavy weather, snow and leaf fall. I’ve seen 43 leaf falls and I think there’s another this year. I...

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