FOI request detail

Request for the Technical Specifications of the British Rail Class 710 Train

Request ID: FOI-2479-1819
Date published: 17 January 2019

You asked

I would like to request technical drawings of the new British Rail Class 710 trains intended for use as the rolling stock on London Overground. This would be views of the front, side and top of the train. Could these also include dimensions and any other technical information about the train. Naturally, omit information which could pose a concern for health and safety.

We answered

TfL Ref: 2479-1819

Thank you for your email received by us on 17 December 2018 asking for information about technical drawings of the Class 710 London Overground rolling stock.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and our information access policy. You asked for:

request technical drawings of the new British Rail Class 710 trains intended for use as the rolling stock on London Overground. This would be views of the front, side and top of the train. Could these also include dimensions and any other technical information about the train.

Unfortunately we do not hold the information you have requested as the requested illustrations and related technical information you are seeking are owned and held by the train manufacturer Bombardier Transportation, rather than Transport for London. If you would like to contact Bombardier directly, their contact details can be found via the following link to their website: https://uk.bombardier.com/en/contact.html. Please note that as a private company Bombardier is not legally obliged to respond under Freedom of Information Act legislation.

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.

Yours sincerely

Jasmine Howard
FOI Case Officer
Information Governance
Transport For London

 

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