Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 14929

Network Rail: Biodiversity

Tabled: 1 July 2026

Answered: 6 July 2026

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Question

Jerome Mayhew

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what data Network Rail holds on the number of vegetation management works that were rescheduled following the identification of protected species in each of the last five years, broken down by species type.

Answer

Keir Mather

Network Rail does not hold information on the rescheduling of vegetation work due to the presence of protected species. This is because teams are adaptable and are able to carry out essential maintenance activities whilst being aware of the legislative re...

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