NETWORK RAIL PUBLISHES 10 YEAR BUSINESS PLAN - A CLEAR PLAN FOR A BETTER RAILWAY -

Friday 26 Mar 2004

NETWORK RAIL PUBLISHES 10 YEAR BUSINESS PLAN - A CLEAR PLAN FOR A BETTER RAILWAY -

Region & Route:: | Southern

On 31 March 2004, Network Rail will publish its 10 year business plan which will be the first ‘real’ plan based on a fixed and certain level of income and sets out a blue print for improving performance and reducing costs through a huge programme of action and activity. The document will detail unprecedented investment and clear plans for improving Britain’s Railway and is the first ‘concrete’ plan since March 2000. Mark Phillips, Regional Director will be holding a series of briefings and photo/interview opportunities at the following times and locations. Tuesday 30 March 2004 · 11.00 – 12.15 o Ipswich Station Meeting room on platform 3 o Presentation, Q&As, Photo/interview opportunity · 14.30 – 15.45 o Cambridge, Network Rail signalling centre, 135a Hills Rd o By Hills Road railway bridge (station side), turn into car park by Earl of Derby pub o Presentation, Q&As, Photo/interview opportunity Wednesday 31 March 2004

07.00 – 09.00 down the line, live and pre recorded interviews

If you wish to attend please contact Network Rail Press Office on 020 7904 4043/ 07767 672748 or by email to jenny.sacre@networkrail.co.uk

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