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Midland Main Line: Rolling Stock

Asked by Mr Clive BettsLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 29 July 2024UIN 1464

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timetable is for introducing new trains on the Midland Mainline between Sheffield and London.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Under East Midlands Railway’s plan, the new Class 810 ‘Aurora’ Bi-mode trains will commence passenger service operation during 2025, with phased introduction continuing into 2026.

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