Great Western Railway: Overcrowding
Commons · Question 108116 · Tabled 23 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Zöe Franklin
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact on safety from overcrowding on Great Western Railway services, including where planned rolling stock capacity is reduced due to engineering works
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 9 Feb 2026
Great Western Railway (GWR) is responsible for the safe operation of its train services at all times, including during times of disruption or following engineering overrun. GWR is also responsible for ensuring deployment of its train fleet to best match d...