Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 77463

East Midlands Railway: Rolling Stock

Tabled: 16 September 2025

Answered: 14 October 2025

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Question

Mr Clive Betts

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 September 2025 to Quesiton 76239 on East Midlands Railway: Rolling Stock, when she expects the new rolling stock to come into service.

Answer

Keir Mather

We expect the first train to enter passenger service in 2025 and a phased roll-out continuing through 2026.