The chief executive and other directors of Network Rail have decided not to take any bonuses and to allocate the money to safety improvements instead.
The executives were facing increasing political pressure not to receive any extra money this year in the wake of the huge row over bonuses for banking and other bosses.
The issue was due to be discussed on Friday at a Network Rail (NR) meeting, which the board is now recommending should be adjourned.
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