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Written question asked by Baroness Neville-Jones (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Adonis (Labour) on Monday, 9 November 2009.


Terrorism: Railways

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many staff employed on the railways have received training to prepare them for a possible terrorist attack; and what percentage of all staff employed on the railways they represent.
Answer

While this is a matter for Network Rail and the train operating companies, operational front-line staff are trained on emergency procedures to deal with a wide range of incidents and which include the evacuation of stations and de-training procedures. Rail staff are also supported in major incidents by the British Transport Police and other emergency services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6273; 714 c124WA
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Railways Terrorism Training
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk