Northern: Rolling Stock
Commons · Question 3565 · Tabled 20 May 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Sir Ashley Fox
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress his Department has made on the business case for Northern's procurement of new rolling stock since 17 December 2025; and whether Northern remains on schedule to sign contracts for new trains.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 4 Jun 2026
Northern Trains Limited is progressing the procurement process. Manufacturer tenders for new trains have been returned and are undergoing evaluation. The procurement is on schedule to allow the first new trains to enter service by early 2031.