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Network Rail: Public Relations

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 127540

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what expenditure has Network Rail undertaken on public affairs companies, and for what purposes, since 4 July 2024.

Answered by Keir Mather

From July 2024 to March 2026, Network Rail spent £372,914 on its Stakeholder Engagement Services contract.

This contract supports Network Rail's duties as a public body to ensure that a wide range of statutory consultees, national and regional representatives are informed of the work to operate and improve the rail network.

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