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Great Western Railway

Asked by Edward MorelloLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 11 April 2025UIN 44330

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is taking steps to help support Great Western Railway to procure additional rolling stock.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Great Western Railway and Network Rail have been working together to develop plans to replace ageing rolling stock with trains that will better meet the needs of passengers in the future. Any specific proposals are subject to both business case approval and funding being available.

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