Railways: Weather
Commons · Question 25054 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the risk of rail disruption caused by soil moisture deficit.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 8 Sep 2026
Network Rail manages the risk from soil moisture deficit through a combination of asset monitoring, inspection, maintenance and targeted mitigation at locations known to be vulnerable to climate-related ground movement. These activities support the early ...