Written questions

Rolling Stock: Procurement

Lords · Question HL582 · Tabled 2 Sep 2024 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 16 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Lord Bradshaw

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of how the leasing market for rolling stock may develop in future; and what assessment have they made of the experiences of rolling stock procurement (1) by Transport for London, (2) by the pr

Answer

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 16 Sep 2024

The Government will expect Great British Railways when it is operating to deliver the best outcomes for the taxpayer. This will include formulating a long term plan for railway rolling stock, giving greater certainty over long term life, monitoring the le...