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Southeastern: Rolling Stock

Asked by Mr Louie FrenchConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 17 December 2024UIN 19084

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of providing funding for new rolling stock for Southeastern metro services.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Southeastern is currently out to market with a live procurement exercise to replace its ageing metro fleet. This could be through refurbishing or cascading existing rolling stock, new build, or a combination of both. Any replacement rolling stock will be subject to a successful business case, required to support the investment decision and ensure value for money.

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