Question reference: S6W-03995
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 26 October 2021 Registered interest
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Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 15 November 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will specify any Scottish rail drainage works identified for Control Period 6 that will (a) now not be carried out and (b) be scaled back.
Answer
The Scottish Government has provided a significant increase in funding on Control Period 6 for Network Rail to deliver weather resilience improvements, including drainage. Network Rail is responsible for the delivery of these works, as overseen by the Office of Rail & Road (ORR). Enquiries should be addressed to these organisations.