Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 76239

East Midlands Railway: Rolling Stock

Tabled: 10 September 2025

Answered: 15 September 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Clive Betts

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the new Hitachi trains will be in service on Midland Mainline between Sheffield and London; and whether there will be improved (a) mobile and (b) wifi connectivity.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

East Midlands Railway (EMR) is reaching an exciting new phase of its train replacement programme for the East Midlands, with the launch of its brand-new Aurora trains this year. This will see the major investment start delivering significant improvements ...

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