Written Question · S2W-29009 · Session 2
Whether it will confirm that the procurement process for the rolling stock required by the Airdrie to Bathgate rail link has been commissio…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will confirm that the procurement process for the rolling stock required by the Airdrie to Bathgate rail link has been commissioned.
The answer
Transport Scotland continuesto have dialogue with train manufacturers, rolling stock leasing companies, NetworkRail and First ScotRail about the specification of a fleet of rolling stock fora range of projects (including Airdrie to Bathgate rail link) and other passengergrowth initiatives.
Our current timescales suggestthat the rolling stock procurement plan will be complete during 2007 to facilitatethe procurement process, and will take cognisance of Parliament agreeing the Airdrieto Bathgate Railway and Linked Improvements Bill. Delivery will be on a phased basiscommencing in late 2009.
Transport Scotland hasthe operational responsibility for this area, and can be contacted for more informationif required.
Our current timescales suggestthat the rolling stock procurement plan will be complete during 2007 to facilitatethe procurement process, and will take cognisance of Parliament agreeing the Airdrieto Bathgate Railway and Linked Improvements Bill. Delivery will be on a phased basiscommencing in late 2009.
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-29009 by reference.