Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 February 2013.

Railways: Rolling Stock

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Attlee on 12 February (WA 150), whether the proposed extension of the InterCity Express Programme to the east coast main line takes into account the likelihood of Eversholt refurbishing the mark 4 trains currently in use on that line and leasing them to open access operators. [HL5536]

Answer: There would be a number of potential uses of the mark 4 fleet if they were to be displaced by InterCity Express Programme (IEP) trains, including continued use on the east coast main line, use by franchise operators on other lines, or use by open access operators. The identity of any future lessee of the trains would be a matter for their owners. Any use of this fleet would also be contingent upon the necessary train paths being available and access rights being approved by the Office of Rail Regulation. No judgment about the future usage of any mark 4 vehicles that might be displaced by IEP trains has been made either in assessing the IEP Phase 2 case or in connection with the future east coast franchise.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 743 c307WA; HL5536
Session: 2012-13
Related items: Railways: Rolling Stock
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: East Coast main line Procurement Rolling stock
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk