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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 24 February 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 February 2009. It was answered by Paul Clark (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 March 2009 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


New Trains: Investments

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to the Statement of 12 February 2009, Official Report, columns 1531-4W, on new trains (investments), by what date he expects the last of the 1,400 new carriages announced to be in service.
Answer

The Intercity Express programme (IEP) order is for up to 1400 vehicles, the last of which are expected to enter service in 2018.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
488 c1609W; 259610
Session
2008-09
Related items
New Trains (Investment)
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Procurement Rolling stock
Link
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