Committees

Rail safety inquiry

Inquiry

The purpose of this inquiry is to examine safety and security of the rail network as a whole and to follow up on inquiries by previous Committees on safety at level crossings (March 2014) and security on the railway (November 2014). The Transport Committee is interested in the effectiveness of the current system of management, investigation, regulation, enforcement and policing in ensuring the safety of passengers, workers and the public. The inquiry also looks at specific measures which could improve rail safety.

Work news

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Transport user groups and charities questioned on rail safety
Transport Committee examines rail safety with Transport Focus, London TravelWatch, Samaritans and Railway Children
6 March 2017
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Government pushed for answers on Southern rail contract
Transport Committee publishes correspondence regarding GTR's froce majeure claims
24 January 2017
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British Transport Police questioned on rail safety
Transport Committee questions British Transport Police on tackling crime on railways
16 January 2017
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Industry and union representatives discuss rail safety
Transport Committee questions Rail Delivery Group and trade unions on rail safety issues
28 November 2016
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Network Rail questioned on rail safety
Transport Committee hears from Network Rail and safety organisations on railway safety
14 November 2016
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Rail safety inquiry launched
Transport Committee launches inquiry on the safety and security of the rail network
15 September 2016
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Contact us

Please note: The Transport Committee examines policy issues relating to the Department for Transport and its associated bodies. It is unable to investigate, or adjudicate on, individual cases.

  • Email: transcom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 2226/ Text relay: 18001 020 2226 (general enquiries) | 020 7219 8895 (media enquiries)
  • Address: Transport Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA/ Twitter: @TransportCttee