Written question asked by Lord Snape (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 November 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 December 2021. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Friday, 3 December 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
West Coast Main Line: Rolling Stock
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take to ensure that Avanti West Coast Trains Ltd stop using diesel trains on lines which have been fully electrified.
- Answer
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Avanti West Coast is replacing its current diesel powered trains with a new electric and electric/diesel hybrid bimodal fleet which will start operating in 2022/23. With the ability to switch seamlessly between electric and diesel power, the new fleet will ensure that there is no longer diesel operation on electrified lines in support of a drive to a cleaner environment.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL4347
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Electrification Rolling stock West Coast main line Diesel engines
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- 2021-12-31 12:40:43 +0000
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