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<p>In line with the Government's policy set out in the March 2012 Command Paper, which
is for a market-led approach to rolling stock, the Government does not believe that
the cascade of units between franchises should be planned by officials within the
Department for Transport.</p><p> </p><p>When proposals arise, such as the transfer
of the nine Class 170 trains from TransPennine, officials will work with industry
to help find a solution, but the Department has made it clear that it expects train
operators and rolling stock companies ultimately to resolve such situations.</p>
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