Written question asked by Paul Truswell (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 May 2004. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Friday, 21 May 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the (a) annual capital lease charge and (b) annual heavy maintenance charge made by rollng stock companies to train operators are for (i) a two carriage class 142 Pacer train, (ii) a two carriage class 143 Pacer train, (iii) a two carriage class 156 Sprinter train, (iv) a two carriage class 150 Sprinter train and (v) a four car class 333 train - Inc no figures.

Answer: Mr. Truswell: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the (a) annual capital lease charge and (b) annual heavy maintenance charge made by rollng stock companies to train operators are for (i) a two carriage class 142 Pacer train, (ii) a two carriage class 143 Pacer train, (iii) a two carriage class 156 Sprinter train, (iv) a two carriage class 150 Sprinter train and (v) a four car class 333 train. [173467] Mr. McNulty: The rate to be paid for a particular type of rolling stock for use on a particular franchise is a commercial matter between the rolling stock owner and the train operator.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 173467; 421 c1232W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Fees and charges Leasing Repairs and maintenance Rolling stock Rolling stock companies
Contains statistics: Yes
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