HC Deb 28 April 1980 vol 983 c378W
Mr. Pawsey

asked the Minister of Transport on what date the advanced passenger train will enter service; and if the problems with the hydraulic systems, brakes and carbons have been resolved.

Mr. Fowler

The Railways Board hopes to introduce the prototype advanced passenger train into commercial service in the late summer. I understand that there have been no problems with the hydraulic system and brakes; some earlier problems with the pantograph carbons have been satisfactorily overcome.