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Commons · Question 18375 · Tabled 13 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Question
Asked by Joe Robertson
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what factors are preventing the acceptance and entry into passenger service of the Class 810 fleet.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 4 Aug 2026
The first Class 810 trains entered passenger service in December 2025 and entry into service is continuing. Delays from the train manufacturer, Hitachi Rail, including technical issues, are currently affecting the rollout of new trains to East Midlands Ra...