Network Rail's £38bn investment plan aims to boost climate resilience

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Chief executive says last winter's storms highlight need to improve rail network's ability to cope with extreme weather

Network Rail is to invest £38bn over five years in improving rail infrastructure, after spending plans for new tracks, station upgrades, line electrification, and measures to improve resilience to extreme...

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