East Midlands Rail Franchise Debate
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Nicholas Dakin
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East Midlands Rail Franchise
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Andrew Jones
Yes, it does, because it puts more capacity into the franchise so that many more of the constituents my hon. Friend serves so well will be able to secure the seats they are looking for.
Nic Dakin (Scunthorpe) (Lab)
When does the Minister expect the new hydrogen-driven trains promised in his statement to run?
Andrew Jones
This is the very earliest of stages, so I am afraid I cannot provide all the details on that. However, I am extremely keen to see further environmental improvements on our rail network, and it is with great relish that I will be taking the first opportunity to bring a hydrogen-powered train on to the network.