HC Deb 04 November 1996 vol 284 cc369-70W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what is the average age of mark 1 rolling stock currently in operation on the rail network; and if he will make a statement; [1877]

(2) how many mark 1 rolling stock are currently in operation in the UK rail network. [1876]

Mr. Watts

The latest figures held centrally show the position as at 31 March 1995 and these are shown as follows. The rolling stock companies were privatised last year and the current position is a matter for them.

Summary of Mark 1 Rolling Stock on lease as 31 March 1995
Vehicle class Units on lease as at 31 March 1995 Build date
101 (Heritage) 76 vehicles and 1 two car unit 1957–60
117 (Heritage) 14 two car units and spare vehicle, and 27 vehicles 1957–60
121 (Heritage) 4 vehicles 1960
205 1 two car unit and 10 three car units 1957–59, 1962
207 4 two car units 1962
302 28 four car units 1958–60
303 45 three car units 1959–61
304 6 three car units 1960–61
305 15 three car units and 5 four car units 1960
308 21 three car units 1961
309 8 four car units 1962–63
411 106 four car units 1958–63
412 7 four car units 1959–63
421 139 four car units 1964–72
422 23 four car units 1970–72
423 190 four car units 1966–74
Mk1 coaches 12 vehicles 1959–63
Mk1 catering 7 vehicles 1960–61
Motorail 4 side loaders and 47 General Use Vehicles 1960
Brake Guards Vans 27 vehicles 1960