To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what improvements are planned to rolling stock on routes serving Richmond Park constituency after First MTR South Western Trains Limited begin operating the South Western rail franchise in August 2017.
Answered on
5 April 2017
By December 2020 First MTR South Western Trains Limited expect to introduce 750 new carriages for use on routes to Reading, Windsor & Eton Riverside, Shepperton, Woking, and Guildford. These modern trains will provide an improved journey experience with fast reliable Wi-Fi, enhanced Passenger Information Systems, air conditioning, power sockets, and toilets.
Answered by
Department for Transport