As a result of feedback from submitters, the committee has also recommended a number of other important changes to strengthen the rail network planning process. The planning period for the RNIP, the rail network investment programme, was too short at only three years. The bill will now align with the six-year planning period of the National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) and the regional land transport programmes. However, funding will remain at three years in line with the NLTP. This takes into account the significant investment and long-term focus of rail infrastructure.