Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 13545
Railways: Temperature
Tabled: 11 November 2024
Answered: 18 November 2024
Question
Alex Mayer
Labour — Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with rail companies to help support the safety of (a) passengers and (b) rail staff during heatwaves.
Answer
Mike KaneTrain operators are required by law to mitigate and manage the safety risks to staff and passengers associated with heatwaves. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) recently updated its guidance in June 2023 covering the specific arrangements and measures that op...
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