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<p> </p><p>The Department for Transport regularly meets with the rolling stock companies
to discuss the rolling stock market, including upcoming competitions and direct awards.
In the development of each directly awarded franchise the Department has extensive
discussions with the operator to discuss rolling stock issues, including maintenance,
potential upgrades and the overall availability of stock during the period of the
franchise, to ensure that appropriate levels of passenger service can be provided
within the period. </p><p> </p><p>Ministers regularly meet with train operating companies
and rolling stock companies to discuss a wide range of issues, including the rolling
stock market. The Department expects train operators and rolling stock companies ultimately
to resolve any issues with regard to the availability of rolling stock for the period
of their franchise, or any extension thereof.</p><p> </p>
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