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Network Rail today committed to continuing the biggest investment in infrastructure since the Victorian era, reducing costs and delivering more passengers on time than ever before – but also warned that tough choices need to be made if the industry is to meet these competing challenges and respond to ever rising demand from passengers.

New technology that could boost the capacity of the network and allow operators to run more trains, more often, and more efficiently has been unveiled this week.

Construction work has now begun on a £10m project to upgrade Newton junction. Network Rail, working with contractors Carillion, will carry out engineering work designed to improve the flexibility and efficiency of the junction and enable a smoother flow of rail traffic through Newton.