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<p>The Department for Transport is working with Hitachi, the Office of Rail and Road,
London North Eastern Railway (LNER), and Network Rail to ensure that the new Intercity
Express Programme trains enter service on the the East Coast Main Line as soon as
possible, and that the transition from LNER’s current fleet to the Azumas is a smooth
one.</p><p> </p><p>With the rollout of any new rolling stock, it is prudent to plan
for potential issues that might affect services, and the Department is working with
LNER to ensure that contingencies are in place for such eventualities.</p>
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