Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the standards of passenger comfort in newly ordered and delivered rolling stock, particularly in Thameslink Class 700 trains, in Class 707 and 717 trains, and in IEP Classes 80X.

Seating on Class 700, Class 707, Class 717 and Class 800 trains, is required to both address comfort of passengers and conform to the relevant design standards, which includes addressing fire safety and crash worthiness.

Train operators as the end users for the new trains have worked with the manufacturers to deliver seating that is compliant with the requirements, including testing with passenger representatives.