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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Archie Mitchell

INSANE: Now network rail orders urgent review into crumbling concrete on britain s railways | Vintage Vibes

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Fears over dangerous crumbling concrete have spread to Britain’s railways, with Network Rail launching an urgent review into the train estate, a minister has confirmed.

Transport secretary Huw Merriman has said Network Rail is searching for reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) on its estate “as a priority” and will report any findings to the department.

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