Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 105204

East West Rail Line: Trains

Tabled: 13 January 2026

Answered: 21 January 2026

Question

Richard Fuller

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether a decision has been made on the type of power or traction to be used on East West Rail.

Answer

Keir Mather

In its autumn announcement in November 2025, EWR Co set out proposals for the discontinuous (partial) electrification of the line which can deliver net zero services with hybrid battery-electric trains.