Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 14134

Public Transport: Temperature

Tabled: 29 June 2026

Answered: 7 July 2026

Question

Ayoub Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve passenger safety and comfort on public transport during periods of extreme heat.

Answer

Keir Mather

Ensuring the welfare of passengers on public transport remains a priority for the Department, including during extreme hot weather. Train operators, along with other public transport operators, encourage all passengers to follow the latest public health a...

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