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Punctuality on the railways reached 86.2% during Period 8, according to monthly performance data released today by Network Rail. The data for Britain's train services covers the period from 13 October to 9 November 2013. This compares to 88.9% for the same period last year. The moving annual average is now at 90.5%

As part of its efforts to increase the transparency of its operations, Network Rail yesterday held the first meeting of its Transparency Challenge Panel. The panel, which will meet twice a year, includes members of the rail industry, other business leaders, experts in transparency and a journalist.

Figures released today show record levels of investment have been made across the south and south west of England as part of the ongoing work to provide a better railway in Britain.

Where will Britain’s railways be in 30 years time? The first steps on the way to finding the answers have been published in the form of four market studies. These form part of the industry’s long term planning process created with extensive and inclusive industry engagement, including through Rail Delivery Group.

Months of lab testing and behind the scenes work has paved the way for work to start on adapting an electric train to run on battery power.

Network Rail today published its half-year results (for the period 1 April to 30 September 2013) which revealed that £2.74bn, some £15m per day, was invested in improving and building a bigger, better railway – 33% up on the same period last year and 53% higher than just four years ago.

Saxilby Parish Council is hosting two meetings for residents of West Bank in Saxilby to hear from Network Rail teams about precise plans for railway works this Christmas. Letters are being delivered to residents this week to invite them to attend.

Figures released today show record levels of investment have been made in Kent and Sussex as part of the ongoing work to provide a better railway in Britain.