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Recommendation 14
14
Paragraph: 61
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.”
Paragraph Reference:
61
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
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.