Written questions

Great Western Railway: Rolling Stock

Lords · Question HL10585 · Tabled 16 Sep 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 29 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Jones of Penybont

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will meet representatives of Great Western Railway to discuss the use of half-length trains.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 29 Sep 2025

Ministers meet with train operators regularly to discuss a range of issues including operational performance. I expect to meet with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail again in the coming months to continue to hold them to account on progress tow...