Interim Rolling Stock and Maintenance Provision

The publication of this PIN is to engage with the Rolling Stock (and Maintenance) marketplace and gain insight into the likely level of interest from providers The East West Railway Company (EWR Co.) is looking to leasing a fleet of 12 or 14 x 3 car self-powered units with modifications including European Train Control System ("ETCS") Level 2 and Driver Controlled Operation ("DCO") capability, supported by a full maintenance package (under a 'wet' lease). These units will ensure timely operation of EWR's Western Section Phase 2 between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Aylesbury. The lease duration would be four years, with an option to extend for two years. Please refer to https://eastwestrail.co.uk/ for further details on the East West Rail Project. This is not a call for competition; it is for initial market engagement purposes only To ensure your organisations participation in a market engagement event, you will be required to note interest against this PIN