Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 110407

Railways

Tabled: 3 February 2026
Answered: 10 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Neil Coyle

LabourBermondsey and Old Southwark

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has had discussions with transport operators, including Eurostar, on the provision and availability of guidance for the carriage of specialist equipment, including musical instruments.

Answer

Keir Mather
The carriage of specialist items like musical equipment is down to the discretion of transport operators. Most operators have information available on their websites regarding the provision and availability of services to carry specialist items, for examp...

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