Written question asked by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 March 2009. It was answered by Paul Clark (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 2009 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Rolling Stock
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to the statement of 12 February 2009, Official Report, columns 1531-44, on new trains (investment), what discussions he has had with Agility Trains on (a) the proposed sites for the new maintenance depots and (b) upgrades to existing maintenance depots following the award of the contract.
- Answer
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The Department for Transport facilitated visits to existing Network Rail depots for all bidders during early 2008. Dialogue regarding the bidders' depots and maintenance proposals continued with both Agility Trains and Express Rail Alliance throughout the bidding process, up to the selection of Preferred Bidder. Further dialogue with Agility Trains, the Preferred Bidder, will continue until the award of the contract.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 490 c580W;490 c576W; 265033
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- 2008-09
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- Procurement Rolling stock
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