Cryptic crossword clue
Help a part of the rail network after leader is ousted 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word AIDING

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Help" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case help = aiding.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does AIDING mean?

AIDING verb
  1. To provide support to; to further the progress of; to help; to assist.
  2. To climb with the use of aids such as pitons.
AIDING noun
  1. The act of one who aids or assists.

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