Trains: Hitachi
(asked on 18th May 2021) - View Source
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the projected lifespan of Hitachi’s Intercity Class 800 series trains have been shortened as a result of cracking.
This question was answered on 26th May 2021
In terms of the Department’s IEP Trains, we have a contract with Agility for them to be available for service for another 24.5 years. We require Agility to meet that obligation.
The remaining life of the other Hitachi Trains that were impacted by this issue will be a matter for the relevant Rolling Stock Leading Company.