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Written question asked by Grahame Morris (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 September 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 September 2020 (named day). It was answered by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative) on Monday, 28 September 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Rolling Stock: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what comparative assessment he has made of the merits of (a) directly procuring rolling stock and (b) leasing trains from rolling stock companies.

Answer

The Secretary of State has not currently made assessments of procuring or leasing rolling stock directly from manufacturers or rolling stock owning companies. The UK rolling stock market has been a vibrant one and passengers are benefiting from private investment in new trains across the country.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
94392
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Leasing Procurement Rolling stock
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk