Railways: Anti-social Behaviour and Crimes of Violence
Commons · Question 99889 · Tabled 15 Dec 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Navendu Mishra
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with the British Transport Police Authority regarding the adequacy of current levels of funding to meet recent trends in levels of violent crime and antisocial behaviour
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 22 Dec 2025
The British Transport Police (BTP) play a vital role in keeping passengers and staff safe across the rail network. Their budget is set by the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) following proposals from the Force and engagement with industry and rai...