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Written question asked by Jerome Mayhew (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


East West Rail Line

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 25 March 2026 to Question 122594, when she expects trains for the first EWR services between Oxford and Milton Keynes to have been modified for passenger services to commence.

Answer

Chiltern subleases the trains that will be used on East West Rail from West Midlands Trains. The operator continues to work jointly with the train owner and the industry supply chain on the schedule for the final modifications which are expected to be delivered and tested imminently.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127107
Session
2024-26
Related items
East West Rail Line
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Milton Keynes Oxford East West Rail line
Link
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