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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


East West Rail Line: Rolling Stock

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 14 April 2026 to Question 124216 on East West Rail, what her Department’s latest estimate is of the date by which the trains to be used on East West Rail services will be (a) fully modified and (b) fully tested.

Answer

The department is working closely with Chiltern Railways and partners to confirm that all the elements to announce a start date for the first EWR services are in place. Chiltern has been preparing for the start of services, including driver recruitment and training.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15010
Session
2026-27
Related items
East West Rail Line
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Rolling stock Testing East West Rail line
Link
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