Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 14512

Railways: Temperature

Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 8 July 2026

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

ConservativeFylde

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure rail companies are obliged to provide a comfortable temperature and climate conditions for passengers.

Answer

Keir Mather
Operators are responsible for maintaining trains, including heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems where fitted. Passenger comfort is supported through the RSSB's Key Train Requirements and rolling stock specifications, which are used when proc...

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