A REPORT has been published which predicts that the UK rail network may need up to 19,000 new carriages over the next 30 years.
The rolling stock strategy, which has been produced by Network Rail, train operators and train leasing companies, also suggests that relatively few of the trains would be "self-powered" because electrification is expected cover most of the network.
The forecast could potentially be good news for Derby train-maker Bombardier and rail supply chain firms based in the county.
