Written questions

Railway Stations: Security

2026-06-03 · Department for Transport · 7041 · Official question

Shockat Adam

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of (a) Amulet and (b) other private security contractors in railway stations.

Answer

No system-wide assessment has been made of the effectiveness of either Amulet or other private security contractors working in railway stations. DfT works closely with the rail industry and British Transport Police, who are responsible for ensuring a safe...