"Network Rail secures £48bn for 2019 – 2024 programme"

The Construction Enquirer has reported that "the Government has given Network Rail the funding to spend around £47.9 bn on the railway across control period 6, despite ongoing concerns about major project overspends."

"Government will directly fund £34.7bn, with the remainder coming from a combination of track access charges and income from other sources, such as Network Rail’s property portfolio."

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