REPLACEMENT OF PACER TRAIN ROLLING STOCK

Early day motion 640, tabled 17 December 2014 by John Pugh (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 20 members.

That this House notes with concern that antiquated rolling stock, including Class 142 Pacer railbuses, is continuing to be used along Northern rail routes; recognises that these models fail to meet the safety, comfort and capacity standards applied to newer rolling stock, offering particularly inadequate protection in the event of a collision; believes that all passengers are entitled to expect a minimum level of quality for their rail fares; further notes that Pacer modification will not address the fundamental problems with these outdated carriage models; and, following the encouraging remarks of the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Autumn Statement 2014, calls on the Government to make the replacement of Pacer trains a requirement of all invitations to tender for the next Northern and Trans-Pennine Express rail franchises.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 2, DUP 1.