Written questions

Railways: Temperature

2026-06-25 · Department for Transport · 13524 · Official question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps his Department has taken to ensure the safety of rail passengers travelling in extreme heat conditions in (a) Slough and (b) the South East.

Answer

Ensuring the welfare of passengers and rail staff remains a priority for the Department, including during extreme hot weather. Train operators, including those serving Slough and the South East (Great Western Railway, Greater Thameslink Railway, Southeast...