PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Rolling Stock: Procurement (23 June 2015)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how long it will take for (a) electric IEP trains and (b) other bi-mode IEP trains running on diesel to reach 125 mph on flat and straight track in (i) five and (ii) nine car formations.
Asked by:
Lilian Greenwood (Labour)
Asked by:
Lilian Greenwood (Labour)
Answer
The maximum speed of the bi-mode and electric IEP trains in regular service will be the maximum permitted line speed.
The information relating to electric and bi-mode IEP trains in 5 and 9 car formations can be found in the Train Technical Specification available on the Department of Transport website.
Answered by:
Claire Perry (Conservative)
29 June 2015
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