Question follow-through · 12766

Rolling Stock

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to paragraph 4.72 of the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October 2024, HC 295, whether she plans to hold a consultation on the rolling stock strategy.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Answering body
Department for Transport
Tabled
5 Nov 2024
Target answer date
11 Nov 2024
Answer
15 Nov 2024 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 5 Nov 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to paragraph 4.72 of the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October 2024, HC 295, whether she plans to hold a consultation on the rolling stock strategy.

  2. 11 Nov 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 15 Nov 2024

    Answer published

    The Government is in the early stages of formulating a rolling stock strategy. The strategy will include considerations around the timelines for new build, refurbishments, and potential cascades which will provide more visibility to the rolling stock mark...

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