Written Question: Rail Plant

Lord Moylan: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the availability of specialist rail plant used in the maintenance of the rail network.

Minister of State, Department for Transport (Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, CBE):

Network Rail is responsible for assessing the availability of specialist rail plant used in maintaining the rail network. It is currently reviewing its long-term equipment requirements for track maintenance and renewals, to ensure that it has the capacity, flexibility, and technology it needs to meet future demand efficiently.