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Railways: Safety

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 19 March 2026UIN 120351

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions her Department has had with train operating companies on the adequacy of information available to rail passengers on the use of (a) emergency door releases and (b) passenger communication alarms.

Answered by Keir Mather

No recent discussions have been had, as these are operational matters which are the responsibility of the train operating companies. However, all train operating companies must adhere to relevant health and safety legislation to be able to operate on the railways. This is enforced by the independent railway safety regulator, the Office of Rail and Road.

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