Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 88201

Public Transport: Crimes of Violence

Tabled: 5 November 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to help tackle (a) violence and (b) verbal abuse towards public transport workers in (i) Lincolnshire and (ii) other rural areas.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood
The Department for Transport works with the transport industry to ensure that public transport is a safe environment for staff and passengers. Ensuring that staff feel safe at work is a priority. Following the horrific attack on the 18:25 LNER Doncaster t...
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