In the course of the review, the views of all interested parties were considered through an extensive public consultation process. Now that the Government has considered the report and noted its valuable contribution to the debate on the future of the rail network, a period of further revitalisation and expansion of the railways can now be considered. The review provides the framework within the realistic programme for the future of the railways can now be considered. The review provides the framework within which the Government can implement an ambitious and realistic programme for the future development of the passenger and freight rail sectors. With the implementation of this plan, the Government could deliver a modern and highly efficient transport system which would benefit everyone.