Written questions

Great Western Railway: Rolling Stock

Lords · Question HL1181 · Tabled 7 Oct 2024 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 21 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Lord Bradshaw

To ask His Majesty's Government whether their franchise agreement with Great Western Railway allows for the running of suburban multiple units on their inter-city services.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 21 Oct 2024

Great Western Railway is expected to best match available capacity to available demand. Whilst nearly all inter-city services are operated using Intercity Express Trains, several services between London and Cardiff are operated using alternative 110mph ca...