Please find below a press release relating to the work being carried out by Network Rail to mitigate the effects of Autumn upon the running of the railway. Joe McLaughlin, one of Network Rail’s most experienced ‘leaf-busters’, can be available for interview at 10am on Monday 30 October in Hexham. Please let me know if you would like me to arrange this facility. Rachel Lowe Media Relations Manager (North East) 01904 383180 or email rachel.lowe@networkrail.co.uk