Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the changes to Network Rail's renewals programme arising from the reduction in the High Output Track Renewals programme and the effect of those on (a) regular maintenance and (b) rail safety.
We expect the Office of Rail and Road to have oversight of Network Rail’s renewals programme and to take action as necessary in relation to any consequential issues concerning maintenance or safety.