Table 1 shows the number of new vehicles introduced into revenue earning service each year, broken down by manufacturer. We do not collate information on actual delivery dates—these typically precede introduction into service by several weeks as testing and commissioning must be completed before vehicles can brought into service.
The most recent new orders of vehicles are due to be introduced into service in 2008-09. Not included are the orders anticipated but not yet in place for the replacement fleet for the existing HST high speed trains currently planned to enter service from 2012.
Bombardier Alstom Siemens CAF/Siemens Hitachi Total 1996 0 0 0 0 0 0 1997 0 0 0 0 0 0 1998 20 0 0 0 0 20 1999 145 8 0 0 0 153 2000 160 60 0 0 0 220 2001 332 222 0 48 0 602 2002 444 166 0 8 0 618 2003 228 259 172 8 0 667 2004 773 178 409 0 0 1,360 2005 418 12 280 0 0 710 2006 15 0 173 0 0 188 2007 0 0 48 0 0 48 2008 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 1152 0 0 0 174 326 — 2,687 905 1,082 64 174 4912 1 TfL have stated that the last unit will be delivered in 2009.
Table 2 (which follows) shows the estimated value of the orders placed for the above vehicles, broken down by manufacturer. The values are listed by year in which the order was placed.
Table 2: Estimated value of new vehicle orders placed Bombardier Alstom Siemens CAF/Siemens Hitachi Total 1996 11 0 0 0 0 11 1997 257 92 0 0 0 349 1998 624 265 0 55 0 944 1999 47 663 0 0 0 710 2000 125 0 0 9 0 134 2001 19 0 679 9 0 707 2002 1,122 0 0 0 0 1,122 2003 163 0 200 0 0 363 2004 0 0 125 0 0 125 2005 7 0 0 0 245 252 2006 165 0 68 0 0 233 — 2,540 1,020 1,072 73 245 4950
The average age of rolling stock is calculated on a quarterly basis. As at 1 October 2006 the average age by franchise is as follows:
Franchise Average age of rolling stock (years) Note c2c 5.5 296 new vehicles introduced, replacing the entire fleet operated by c2c. Central 13.8 — Chiltern 11.4 A significant refurbishment of the Class 165 fleet has taken place in the last couple of years. First Great Western 25.6 As part of the franchise contract FGW are carrying out a major refurbishment to the power cars and coaches of their High Speed Train sets. Gatwick Express 6.1 This fleet was completely replaced by 64 new Electric Multiple Unit vehicles. GNER 21.6 The Mark 4 Electric Fleet has recently received a major refurbishment to the interior and branded as the “Mallard”. The small number of High Speed Trains are also receiving a major refurbishment to the power cars and coaching stock to enable them to operate until their replacement which is being led by the DfT. Island Line 68.8 Island Line is a small operator providing local and leisure services between Shanklin and Rye Pier Head on the Isle of Wight. Midland Mainline 17.2 The Department for Transport is leading the procurement of new vehicles to replace the existing High Speed Train (HST). MML also have 127 new diesel Meridian trains. Northern 18.1 — One 21.6 — Scotrail 14.5 — Silverlink 15.1 — Southern 8.2 742 new vehicles introduced as part of Southern Region upgrade, comprising two thirds of the Southern fleet. South Eastern Trains 9.0 618 new vehicles introduced as part of Southern Region upgrade, comprising half of the SET fleet. South West Trains 10.8 785 new vehicles introduced (665 of these as part of Southern Region upgrade), comprising half of the SWT fleet. First Capital Connect 20.5 — Transpennine 7.7 TPE are introducing 153 new diesel trains capable of operating at 100 mph as part of their franchise agreement. Virgin Cross Country 4.6 352 new vehicles introduced, replacing the entire Cross Country fleet. Virgin West Coast 3.1 477 new vehicles introduced, replacing the main West Coast fleet. Arriva Trains Wales 15.4 —
As at 1 October 2006, the average age of the UK passenger fleet is 13.5 years. It was 20.7 years in 2000, and 22.7 years in 1995.