Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 15851

Railways: Accidents

Tabled: 25 November 2024
Answered: 2 December 2024

Question

Lewis Cocking

ConservativeBroxbourne

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many people were hit by a train across the railway network in the last 12 months; and what steps she taking to prevent such incidents.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
According to British Transport Police (BTP) data, from November 2023 to October 2024, 358 people have been struck by a train on the railway; of these, sadly 304 people lost their lives. Of the 304 who died, 297 of those are suspected to have taken their o...

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