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Winter weather can be
challenging for the railway,

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high winds can blow objects onto
the line, blocking the railway

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and preventing trains
from running safely.

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Heavy rain can make
the track slippery,

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so trains need to accelerate
and brake more slowly.

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And prolonged rainfall can
cause flooding and landslips.

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In very cold weather, snow and
ice can build up on tracks.

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Ice can block moveable
parts of the track

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and coat overhead power
lines or the third rail,

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preventing trains
from drawing the power

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they need to run.
Icicles on tunnels

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and bridges can also
cause serious damage

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to passing trains.

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So we've made a
number of changes

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to the network to help
reduce delays during winter. We

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operate a special fleet
of trains equipped

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with snow plows, hot air
blowers, steam jets, brushes,

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scrapers and antifreeze to clear
snow and ice from the tracks.

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We fitted parts of the
track with heating strips

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to prevent snow and
ice forming and put up

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fences in some places
to prevent snow

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from drifting on the tracks.

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Our teams work around the
clock in all weathers

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to keep the network clear.

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We do everything we
can to minimise delays.

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but getting passengers to
their destination safely

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is our number one priority.

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Thank you for your
understanding.