Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to carry out an assessment of rolling stock as part of the move to Great British Railways to ensure that new trains meet passenger needs and the required speed of travel.

The Government is developing a long-term rolling stock and infrastructure strategy, for the first time in over 30 years, and we expect to publish it this summer. The strategy will pursue modern standards of carbon-friendly traction, passenger comfort and accessibility that can unlock jobs, opportunities and economic growth right across the country. The strategy will outline our expectations for our future rolling stock needs, including consideration of capacity and reliability, and how these can best be met.