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Great Western Railway

Commons · Question 44331 · Tabled 4 Apr 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 11 Apr 2025

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Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of introducing additional diesel multiple units to the Great Western Railway fleet on the environment; and whether she plans to take steps t

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 11 Apr 2025

Great Western Railway (GWR) is introducing additional diesel units from the end of this year. This will enable older diesel units to be retired and provide more resilience across the network. The Department continues to work with the industry to develop p...