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Written question asked by Jonathan Reynolds (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 November 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 November 2015. It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Friday, 20 November 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Intercity Express Programme

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the procurement contract for the new Hitachi Intercity Express Programme specifies the internal layout and specification of rolling stock.

Answer

The Intercity Express Programme (IEP) specification delivers the priorities of both train operators and passenger groups. The contract also makes provision for variation of the interior layout during the life of IEP to response to changes in passenger demand and priorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15902
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Procurement Rolling stock Intercity Express Programme
Link
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