Rolling Stock: Procurement
Commons · Question 28054 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 17 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Charlotte Nichols
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions have been had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the rolling stock procurement and infrastructure strategy on the use of alternative financing models to secure publicly owned trains.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 17 Sep 2026
Department for Transport officials hold regular discussions with HM Treasury officials on a range of matters, including in relation to the procurement of rolling stock. However, no discussions have taken place between the Secretary of State for Transport ...