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West Midlands Trains: Rolling Stock

Commons · Question 3267 · Tabled 20 May 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 8 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has held discussions with the West Midlands Combined Authority, the Mayor of the West Midlands, or the West Midlands Rail Executive regarding safeguards to ensure that rolling stock curre

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 8 Jun 2026

No discussions have been held with the authorities listed regarding any safeguards relating to rolling stock currently allocated to West Midlands routes as there are no plans to change such allocations. Any potential consultation or consent mechanisms for...