Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 63996

Trains: Safety

Tabled: 1 July 2025
Answered: 9 July 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken with relevant authorities to improve the safety of train drivers in (a) England and (b) Romford constituency.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Ensuring the continued safety of train drivers across the national rail network remains a priority for my department. Train operators are subject to strict legal duties, which are enforced by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), to ensure that the train dri...
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