Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 100966

Rolling Stock

Tabled: 17 December 2025

Answered: 5 January 2026

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken to help reduce the risk of a rolling stock shortage in 2025.

Answer

Keir Mather

There are regular conversations with train operators who are responsible for operating and delivering the passenger timetable and ensuring they have enough rolling stock to meet their requirements. In 2026 there will be introduction of new modern fleets o...

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