Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help increase the punctuality of GWR services from London to Devon.

The rail Minister recently met with Great Western Railway and Network Rail to emphasise the need for improved punctuality on services, including those between London and Devon. A key challenge currently affecting performance is a significant issue with defective engines on Hitachi trains, which form the backbone of these routes. We are urging Great Western Railway to prioritise repairs and restore reliability as quickly as possible to deliver better service for passengers.