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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 1 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Level Crossings: Tilbury

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of Network Rail’s compliance with its statutory safety duties in relation to the risk of isolation of East Tilbury when level-crossing barriers remain down for extended periods due to freight movement.

Answer

It is for the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), as the independent regulator for rail safety in Great Britain, to assess Network Rail’s compliance with its statutory safety duties and enforce the law accordingly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
96032
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Level crossings Tilbury
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk