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Written Question · S2W-26848 · Session 2

Whether it will confirm that there will be no replacement of the electric rolling stock on existing electrified lines with diesel rolling s…

Answered Asked by Jackie Baillie Lab Lodged 14 Jun 2006

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will confirm that there will be no replacement of the electric rolling stock on existing electrified lines with diesel rolling stock to facilitate the introduction of new electrified services on lines such as the Airdrie to Bathgate rail line.

The answer

Answered by Tavish Scott on 23 Jun 2006 · 9 days after it was lodged, on time

A procurement plan is currentlybeing developed to deliver a fleet of new rolling stock for a range of major projects(including Airdrie to Bathgate) and passenger growth initiatives from 2009 onwards.
At this time therefore, no decisionhas been made on the actual type of rolling stock that will service any of the routes.
Transport Scotland hasthe operational responsibility for this area, and can be contacted for more informationif required.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-26848 by reference.