Question reference: S6W-17820
- Date lodged: 10 May 2023
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Current status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 18 May 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether ScotRail is still on track to replace 65% of its train fleet between 2027 and 2035.
Answer
Phase 1 of fleet renewal was authorised to prepare the necessary details for procurement in 2022 and work continues accordingly. Work is under way to define future phases, reflecting the budget position set out in December 2022, the condition of ScotRail’s fleet and the necessary related investment in the infrastructure.