Written question asked by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Monday, 12 June 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 June 2006. It was answered by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 June 2006 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Train Usage

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many (a) locomotives, (b) multiple units, (c) freight wagons and (d) carriages are in use on the rail network, broken down by (i) train operating company and (ii) class.

Answer: Tables have been placed in the Libraries of the House, which give details of the number of locomotives, multiple units and carriages, used by UK franchised passenger train operators, broken down by train operating company and class. Vehicles operated by non-franchised operators such as Network Rail, open access and charter operators are not included. Details of the numbers of freight vehicles used on the network are not held centrally.This information is based on latest available data but minor variations in the figures can be expected due to ongoing activities such as short term vehicle hiring, the introduction of new fleets and the withdrawal of older vehicles.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 447 c1865W; 77778
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP 06/1204
Wednesday, 21 June 2006
Deposited papers
House of Commons; Railways
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Rolling stock
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