Railways: Great Western Franchise Debate
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Lord Cormack
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(12 years, 8 months ago)
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Earl Attlee
My Lords, first, we need to be careful about being too specific about which rolling stock should be used. To do so would compromise the negotiations between the train operating company and the rolling stock company. However, a new fleet of IEP trains is expected to be provided for the franchise for InterCity services. This project was initiated by the previous Administration. The new operator is expected to take responsibility for the provision of other rolling stock on the franchise.
Lord Cormack
If the Government attach such importance to value for money, why are they persisting with HS2?
Earl Attlee
My Lords, HS2 is somewhat wide of the Question on the Order Paper.