What discussions it has had with Network Rail regarding the maintenance programme for points on the west and east coast main lines.

Responsibility for monitoringNetwork Rail’s maintenance performance, including safety matters, rests with theOffice of Rail Regulation (ORR). Her Majesty’s Rail Inspectorate is a part of theORR.
Transport Scotland officialsanalyse monthly reports published by Network Rail and Her Majesty’s Railway Inspectorate(HMRI) and discuss safety and performance of the rail network in Scotland withofficials of Network Rail and HMRI on a regular basis.
These discussions include infrastructurefailure across the network, and provide assurances to Scottish ministers of NetworkRail’s continued vigilance regarding the operation and safety of the rail networkin Scotland. Maintenance of the rail network is an operational matterfor Network Rail.