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Southeastern: Rolling Stock

Asked by Laura TrottConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 15 July 2026UIN 17815

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of new metro rolling stock for the southeastern network on performance and costs.

Answered by Keir Mather

Southeastern is currently engaged in a live rolling stock procurement. The conclusion of this process will result in the full business case, with a recommended solution, being taken through stringent Department for Transport governance approvals required for investment decisions. This process is expected to take place over the summer.

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