Written question asked by Ayoub Khan (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Public Transport: Temperature

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve passenger safety and comfort on public transport during periods of extreme heat.

Answer: Ensuring the welfare of passengers on public transport remains a priority for the Department, including during extreme hot weather. Train operators, along with other public transport operators, encourage all passengers to follow the latest public health and travel advice. For example, during the most recent high temperatures, amended timetables and passenger messaging were developed to support the welfare of passengers and rail staff and bus operators were expected to ensure their fleets prioritised ventilation, driver welfare, and passenger support to maintain, safe comfortable journeys.

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