21.01.16
Have your say on Hendy’s plans
The government is asking the public for feedback on Sir Peter Hendy’s new timeline for delivering Network Rail’s enhancement projects.
Its consultation, launched this week to coincide with Hendy’s Enhancements Delivery Plan Update, is probably a formality because transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin has already said he is “minded to agree” with the review’s recommendations.
But he also says he “will consider all consultation responses before reaching his decision on whether to accept Sir Peter Hendy’s proposals for re-profiling the rail enhancements portfolio”.
The consultation also specifically asks: “Has the re-plan appropriately taken into account the management of industry resources and ability of the supply chain to meet the requirements of the programme?”
This has been a common cause for concern in recent months, but Network Rail does say it has analysed the capabilities of its supply chain.
This consultation runs from 21 January to 18 March. To contribute, email [email protected] with the subject line: “Consultation on the re-planning of Network Rail’s Investment Programme”.
Or write to:
Hendy Consultation
4th Floor
Department for Transport
Great Minister House
33 Horseferry Road
London, SW1P 4DR