Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 1464
Midland Main Line: Rolling Stock
Tabled: 24 July 2024
Answered: 29 July 2024
Named DayQuestion
Mr Clive Betts
Labour — Sheffield South East
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timetable is for introducing new trains on the Midland Mainline between Sheffield and London.
Answer
Simon LightwoodUnder East Midlands Railway’s plan, the new Class 810 ‘Aurora’ Bi-mode trains will commence passenger service operation during 2025, with phased introduction continuing into 2026.