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1138927

	answering dept short name	Transport
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The RAIB does not routinely record contractual terms as part of every investigation. RAIB investigations are guided by individual events, and their recommendations form part of a culture of learning and continuous improvement which has led to the UK having one of the best railway safety records in Europe.</p>
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1129671

	answering dept short name	Transport
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Department published the response to its consultation on the future of the Great Western franchise on 28 August 2018: (<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/736146/great-western-rail-franchise-stakeholder-briefing-document.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/736146/great-western-rail-franchise-stakeholder-briefing-document.pdf</a>).</p><p> </p><p>Decisions on policy on the specification of the next Great Western franchise are informed by this consultation, which did not show strong demand for a buffet car on all Intercity Express Trains.</p><p> </p>
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1129673

	answering dept short name	Transport
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Intercity Express Programme technical specification includes a requirement that the IEP Trains be capable of providing a range of catering services, from which specific catering services and combinations may be selected. The IEP train also has a flexible design that allows changes to the catering provision in response to future requirements.</p>
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1129674

	answering dept short name	Transport
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Department, in partnership with Great Western Railways (GWR), studied the costs and seating change options, provided by Hitachi Rail, for a buffet on the Intercity Express trains. It concluded, backed by GWR customer research, that the trolley service strikes the balance between ensuring catering is available whilst also maximizing the benefits of the full extra capacity that IETs provide.</p><p> </p>
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1126475

	answering dept short name	Transport
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Intercity Express Programme technical specification includes a requirement that the IEP Trains be capable of providing a range of catering services, from which specific catering services and combinations may be selected. The IEP train also has a flexible design that allows changes to the catering provision in response to future requirements. The Great Western Intercity Express trains comply with all relevant catering requirements and the Department has no plans to make any changes to the Great Western IET fleet.</p><p> </p>
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1126204

	answering dept short name	Transport
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The current Great Western franchise agreement is published on the Department’s website. The franchise agreement requires Great Western Railway to offer a trolley-based catering service for both standard and first class on some services operated by Intercity Express Trains, in line with Great Western Railway’s offer to the Department at the time the franchise agreement was negotiated.</p>
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1126205

	answering dept short name	Transport
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Great Western franchise agreement does not prevent on-board catering provision by Great Western Railway including a buffet or café-bar counter service.</p>
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens