Written questions

Railways: Byelaws

2026-06-22 · Department for Transport · 12548 · Official question

Mr Richard Holden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many prosecutions were brought under Railway Byelaws in each of the last five years, broken down by offence category.

Answer

The Department does not collect, nor hold, data on the number of prosecutions brought under Railway Byelaws. Railway Byelaws cover a range of rules on the rail network, and prosecutions are dealt with by train operating companies and other relevant enforc...