Whilst allof the current fleet of rolling stock could continue to be used after this date,it is planned that new rolling stock will be procured for deployment on most of the routes to maximise performance benefits.A rolling stock procurementplan is currently being developed by Transport Scotland. This will look at thenumber of new trains required and potential costs for all of our projects,including EARL, and passenger growth initiatives from 2009 onwards.A completed plan will beproduced for consideration by Transport Scotland later in 2006.