Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN HL1695
West of England Line
Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to replace the diesel Class 158 passenger trains used on the mainline railway from Waterloo to Exeter; and if so, when.
Answer
The Class 158 and Class 159 diesel trains used on services between London Waterloo and Exeter are expected to be replaced as part of longer-term plans to modernise the rail fleet. South Western Railway, working with the Department for Transport, is develo...
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