§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how many coaches are operating on the rail network; and how many are projected to be in operation in 2005. [28562]
§ Mr. SpellarThere are approximately 10,000 vehicles currently in operation on the national rail network. It is anticipated that, after taking into account those coaches which must be withdrawn from service, there will be in the region of 10,500 vehicles in operation by 2005.
There are to date 2,218 confirmed orders for new coaches to replace older stock before 2005.