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South Western Railway: Rolling Stock

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 12 January 2026UIN 101843

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many vehicles on the West of England line have been modernised by South Western Railway since December 2025.

Answered by Keir Mather

The 15X Fleet refurbishment programme started in December 2025 with refurbishment works on the first unit commencing on 29 December.

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