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Rail maintenance works

There are environmental issues that should be considered when conducting maintenance on rail lines.

Key environmental issues include:

• annoyance from dust, noise and lighting
• contaminated ballast (e.g. oil, creosote or arsenic)
• increased run-off or erosion if exposing large areas of topsoil
• PCB contamination in signal boxes and switchgear
• pollution from spillages, equipment or run-off
• responsible disposal of waste
• storage of creosote (used to treat sleepers)
• the spread of invasive plant species (e.g. Japanese Knotweed) during track clearance or maintenance of railway cuttings.

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