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Southeastern: Rolling Stock

Asked by Jim DicksonLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 24561

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timeline is for the procurement and roll out of Southeastern Metro rolling stock.

Answered by Department for Transport

Southeastern is currently engaged in a live rolling stock procurement. Their full business case, with a recommended solution, is currently being taken through Department for Transport governance approvals required for investment decisions. I am not able to provide details on timescales until the procurement has concluded. Southeastern will ensure stakeholders and customers are informed accordingly as and when more information is available.

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