Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the required service and quality standards for rolling stock for local commuter and medium-distance services; what is the extent to which Class 150 diesel multiple units meet those standards; and what is the estimated continued lifespan of such units.

As part of the franchise bidding process, operators must ensure that their rolling stock provides a level of passenger comfort and amenity that is identified by stakeholders, including such things as an appropriate mix of tables, at seat power, appropriate luggage space and door configurations. It is a matter for operators of Class 150 units to ensure that they meet relevant franchise commitments and for their owners to determine their lifespan.