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Post by Psamathe on Aug 13, 2020 16:34:03 GMT
Whilst I hate the thought of turning a tragedy into a campaign, whilst I was out today reflecting and for some time I've been rather "disappointed" by Network Rail's policy of removal of anything looking like a tree anywhere ear their railway track. And I've not been the only one mourning their devastation from www.theguardian.com/business/2018/apr/29/millions-of-trees-at-risk-in-secretive-network-rail-felling-programmefrom www.theguardian.com/business/2018/may/03/network-rail-is-on-the-wrong-track-with-tree-cullingPetitions, etc. (Google search brings up loads of results). And it made me reflect on how healthy tree root systems stabilise soil systems, hold structure in poor weather, prevent erosion, etc. I am not suggesting their tree clearance/environment destruction/habitat destruction contributed to the recent tragedy but I'm certain that their scorched earth policy will have long term weakened some of the soil systems around their rail tracks. It always was an ill-considered policy (and one that never had any public consultation, or anything). Ian
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Post by ianr on Aug 14, 2020 7:11:23 GMT
Network rail seem to be a law unto themselves and get away with whatever they wish. A few year back here we fell foul to their policy of closing footpath crossings. Even though the footpath was there before the railway line, many people singed petitions and meetings were had. Whilst the locals turned up to fight their corner only barrister types turned out for network rail. Mainly spouting untruths about how many people used the crossing daily and deaths whilst using it. I can only recall one death and sadly it was suicide. Further more whilst the meetings were being held and the council were reconsidering network rail were building the bypass footpath quite a long diversion so you can be sure the result was a forgone conclusion, before they started to spend any money. ian
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