Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 26119 on East West Rail Line, how many drivers are required for the commencement of passenger services between Oxford and Milton Keynes; how many have completed the required training; and when she expects all required driver training to be completed.

Chiltern Railways has made significant progress and are close to having recruited and trained sufficient drivers.