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Railways: Byelaws

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 1 July 2026UIN 12548

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many prosecutions were brought under Railway Byelaws in each of the last five years, broken down by offence category.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Department does not collect, nor hold, data on the number of prosecutions brought under Railway Byelaws. Railway Byelaws cover a range of rules on the rail network, and prosecutions are dealt with by train operating companies and other relevant enforcement bodies.

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