Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the cost of one or more traction maintenance facilities for HS2 rolling stock are included in the overall HS2 budget; and if so, where and to what level.
The maintenance facilities for HS2 rolling stock and train borne signalling equipment is included as part of HS2 Ltd funding envelope. They are included in packages for ongoing Phase One procurements, as such, the proposed costings are commercially sensitive.