Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 51926
Railways: Theft
Tabled: 13 May 2025
Answered: 20 May 2025
Question
Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
Labour — Slough
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department has taken to prevent signal cabling theft on the rail network.
Answer
Simon LightwoodTackling trespass and vandalism, including cable theft, is a top priority for the rail industry, alongside the British Transport Police (BTP) who are responsible for policing the railway in England, Scotland and Wales. BTP adopts an intelligence-led appro...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 51926) →