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Railways in Parliament

IET fleet hitches

LORD Bradshaw asked what steps the Government is taking to address inadequate accommodation on services between Cardiff and London, and whether that shortage is the responsibility of the train operator or the rolling stock provider.

Transport Minister and fellow life peer Lord Davies of Gower answered:“The majority of GWR services are operated by its Hitachi Intercity

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