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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 November 2025. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Thursday, 27 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Level Crossings: Tilbury

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with Network Rail on delays experienced by a) motorists and b) pedestrians at East Tilbury level crossing due to freight movement.

Answer

Network Rail is responsible for managing safety at East Tilbury Level Crossing as the infrastructure manager for Britain’s railways and has a statutory duty to ensure all users can use the crossing safely. Network Rail will continue to engage the local community to understand these concerns and consider how they can be mitigated, whilst ensuring the safety of all users is upheld, as this is a priority.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
92946
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Level crossings Freight Road traffic control Pedestrians Network Rail Tilbury
Link
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