Network Rail: Biodiversity
Commons · Question 14929 · Tabled 1 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by 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
Answered by Keir Mather, 6 Jul 2026
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...