Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 November 2004. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 November 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will place in the Library copies of risk assessments that have been prepared on overcrowding (a) on train services between Worcestershire and Birmingham and (b) on station platforms in (i) Worcestershire and (ii) Birmingham.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will place in the Library copies of risk assessments that have been prepared on overcrowding (a) on train services between Worcestershire and Birmingham and (b) on station platforms in (i) Worcestershire and (ii) Birmingham. [194520] Mr. McNulty: Responsibility for the day-to-day safety, welfare and convenience of passengers using the railway and stations rests with Train Operating Companies (TOCs) and Network Rail. Network Rail, which is responsible for Birmingham New Street station, has undertaken a risk assessment at this station. This risk assessment is an internal Network Rail document. As such it is for them to determine whether to disclose its contents. No risk assessments have been undertaken for stations in Worcestershire. However as part of its safety monitoring and enforcement responsibilities Her Majesty's Rail Inspectorate (HMRI) has asked Central Trains to provide it with information about how it manages overcrowding risks at stations and on trains. HMRI will write directly to the honourable Gentleman once it has concluded its investigation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 194520; 426 c157W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Birmingham Railway stations Railways Overcrowding Trains West Midlands Worcestershire Risk assessment
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