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Great Western Main Line: Rolling Stock

Commons · Question 61894 · Tabled 23 Jun 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 1 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Max Wilkinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the mechanical adequacy of Great Western Railway's fleet of trains.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 1 Jul 2025

My officials receive regular updates from Great Western Railway (GWR) with regard to its train fleet. Detailed maintenance arrangements are a matter for GWR, its maintenance providers and the rolling stock owning companies. GWR works closely with its main...