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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Monday, 15 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 October 2025. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Friday, 17 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Rolling Stock: Leasing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the cost to the public purse is for (a) direct and (b) indirect liability for rolling stock leasing debt following the transfer of train operating companies into public ownership.

Answer

The Department does not expect any changes to current rolling stock debt liabilities as a direct consequence of the transfer of train operating companies into public ownership.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
77155
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Leasing Nationalisation Rolling stock Train operating companies
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk