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Written question asked by John McDonnell (Labour) on Friday, 3 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Defibrillators

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which train companies install defibrillators on trains for i) DFT Operator Ltd managed Train Operating Companies (TOCs), and ii) DFT franchised TOCs.

Answer

Decisions on whether to install defibrillators are a matter for individual Train Operating Companies, taking in to account their unique operational circumstances and wider safety arrangements. The Department does not hold information on which Train Operating Companies install defibrillators on trains, either for DfT Operator Ltd managed operators or for Train Operating Companies operating under contracts with the Department.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15667
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Railways Defibrillators
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk