Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 17815

Southeastern: Rolling Stock

Tabled: 10 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026
Named Day

Question

Laura Trott

ConservativeSevenoaks

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of new metro rolling stock for the southeastern network on performance and costs.

Answer

Keir Mather
Southeastern is currently engaged in a live rolling stock procurement. The conclusion of this process will result in the full business case, with a recommended solution, being taken through stringent Department for Transport governance approvals required ...

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