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Chiltern Railways

Asked by Freddie van MierloLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 24 March 2025UIN 39715

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to make a decision on the final business case submitted by Chiltern Railways.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Department will continue to work closely with Chiltern Railways to support delivery of its train fleet renewal programme and to finalise the commercial arrangements attached to the rolling stock business case in order to deliver an improved experience for passengers from 2026.

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