Written questions

Railways: Overcrowding

Commons · Question 14824 · Tabled 1 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 10 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to reduce overcrowding on commuter rail services.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 10 Jul 2026

The Department expects train operators to plan and operate appropriate capacity in response to expected demand. Department for Transport Operator works with train operating companies to consider measures to address crowding, for example strengthening serv...