East West Rail Line
Commons · Question 9659 · Tabled 15 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Layla Moran
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the answer of 27 April 2026 to UIN 127833, what progress she has made on train modification, train testing and driver training to achieve the December timetable for passenger services between
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 22 Jun 2026
Chiltern is continuing to work closely with its partners and the Department to conclude the remaining train, infrastructure and staff arrangements and a start date for the first East West Rail services. This includes the recruitment and training of 44 tra...