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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the potential impact of changes on level crossing down times will be a factor in the upcoming SWR timetable review and consultation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the potential impact of changes on level crossing down times will be a factor in the upcoming SWR timetable review and consultation.
The potential impact of changes to level crossing down times will be a factor in the upcoming South Western Railway timetable review. This is an issue that is carefully considered as part of wider timetable development. The Department and the operator welcome engagement from interested parties on this and other impacts, including through pre-consultation events and a planned public consultation in the autumn.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Guide to the Mode Shift Revenue Support (MSRS) Scheme, published in January 2026, what assessment she has made of the potential for increased rail freight usage at East Tilbury as a result of the scheme; and the potential...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Guide to the Mode Shift Revenue Support (MSRS) Scheme, published in January 2026, what assessment she has made of the potential for increased rail freight usage at East Tilbury as a result of the scheme; and the potential...
The Department for Transport does not collect information about MSRS-supported freight movements via station. The scheme divides Great Britain into 18 zones. Zone 1 covers East Tilbury station.
The Department has not undertaken an assessment of capacity at, or the impact of MSRS-supported flows on, East Tilbury station. However, the published MSRS scheme guidance makes clear that there is scope to support eligible freight flows originating from or operating through Zone 1. Department officials will hold formal reviews with grant recipients over the financial year to assess the performance of each funded freight flow and whether adjustments to payments are needed; this includes taking into consideration route capacity issues raised by grant recipients.
The MSRS continues to support freight movement near East Tilbury station and London Gateway, with 10 freight flows supported in 2026/27 with a total grant award of £6.9m.
Letter dated 07/05/2026 from Baroness Blake of Leeds to Baroness Kramer regarding the new signage at private level crossings, as discussed during the Oral Question on Rail Safety Recommendations: Backlog. 1p.
Letter dated 07/05/2026 from Baroness Blake of Leeds to Baroness Kramer regarding the new signage at private level crossings, as discussed during the Oral Question on Rail Safety Recommendations: Backlog. 1p.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assurances she has had from Network Rail on steps being taken to minimise unnecessary barrier down-time at level crossings, while maintaining safety; and how such assurances will be monitored.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assurances she has had from Network Rail on steps being taken to minimise unnecessary barrier down-time at level crossings, while maintaining safety; and how such assurances will be monitored.
Network Rail is responsible for the safe operation of level crossings across the rail network. The safety measures it puts in place are informed by risk assessments which include, where relevant, available information on barrier down-time. Network Rail is overseen in this by the independent rail safety regulator, the Office of Rail and Road, which requires duty holders to ensure that the safety mitigations they put in place are reasonably practicable and do not expose passengers, the public or workforce to risk at level crossings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 29 January 2026 to Question 107166, what information her Department holds on level crossing performance, safety incidents and disruption.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 29 January 2026 to Question 107166, what information her Department holds on level crossing performance, safety incidents and disruption.
Safety at level crossings on the mainline railway is the statutory responsibility of Network Rail, which monitors and records performance, safety incidents and disruption to help inform mitigation measures. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), as the independent safety regulator, also collects, scrutinises and publishes data on level crossing incidents and enforcement activity.
My Department does not hold a separate dataset on level crossing performance. We rely on Network Rail’s operational data and the ORR’s published statistics, which together provide a comprehensive picture of safety and disruption at level crossings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the collection and analysis of data on level-crossing barrier down-time, including average duration and frequency of extended closures, on the safe operation of level crossings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the collection and analysis of data on level-crossing barrier down-time, including average duration and frequency of extended closures, on the safe operation of level crossings.
Network Rail considers available information on barrier down time as part of the risk assessments it routinely carries out for level crossings with barriers. The Office of Rail and Road, as the independent rail safety regulator for Great Britain, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Network Rail’s management of its level crossings, including the risk assessments it undertakes, to ensure their continued safe operation.
Clauses 80 to 81 and 85 to 86 agreed to. Clause 82, amendments 158 to 160 agreed to. Clause 83, amendment 161 agreed to. Clause 84, amendment 184, 162 and 163 agreed to. Clause 85, amendment 107 negatived on division (4 to 8). Clauses 82 to 84, as amended, agreed to. Government new clauses 23 and 61 to 65 agreed to. New clause 1 negatived on division (4 to 8). New clause 2 negatived on division (3 to 8). New clause 3 negatived on division (4 to 8). New clause 7 negatived on division (4 to 8). New clause 8 negatived on division (4 to 8). New clause 9 negatived on division (4 to 8). New clause 10 negatived on division (4 to 9). New clause 11 negatived on division (1 to 9). New clause 13 negatived on division (1 to 9). New clause 16 negatived on division (1 to 9). New clause 19 negatived on division (1 to 9). New clause 20 negatived on division (1 to 9). New clause 24 negatived on division (4 to 8). New clause 27 negatived on division (4 to 8). New clauses 12, 14 and 21 withdrawn. New clause 31 under consideration.
Clauses 80 to 81 and 85 to 86 agreed to. Clause 82, amendments 158 to 160 agreed to. Clause 83, amendment 161 agreed to. Clause 84, amendment 184, 162 and 163 agreed to. Clause 85, amendment 107 negatived on division (4 to 8). Clauses 82 to 84, as amended, agreed...
That this House notes with concern that Thatcham level crossing is closed for approximately 30 minutes in every hour during peak times; recognises the frustration caused by these prolonged closures for regular commuters and the significant social and economic impact this has on the local community; further recognises that there are over 6,000 active level crossings across England, Scotland and Wales, many of which create similar disruption for the communities they serve; calls on the Government to carry out an annual review of high-delay level crossings such as Thatcham; and urges the Government to undertake robust analysis of the local economic and social costs arising from severe congestion and to give serious consideration to replacing high-delay level crossings with alternative means of crossing where appropriate.
That this House notes with concern that Thatcham level crossing is closed for approximately 30 minutes in every hour during peak times; recognises the frustration caused by these prolonged closures for regular commuters and the significant social and economic impact this has on the local community; further recognises that there...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential safety and operational benefits of converting the Thatcham level crossing from manually controlled barrier with CCTV to manually controlled barrier with obstacle detection.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential safety and operational benefits of converting the Thatcham level crossing from manually controlled barrier with CCTV to manually controlled barrier with obstacle detection.
Network Rail is responsible for assessing and managing the safety risk at level crossings on the mainline railway in Great Britain, including at Thatcham. It routinely reviews the most appropriate safety measures, taking into account local risk, user behaviour and operational requirements.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans her Department has to conduct an annual review of (a) the duration of closures of public level crossings, (b) the potential impact of those closures on local economies and (c) the potential merits of replacing high-delay road crossings with alternative...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans her Department has to conduct an annual review of (a) the duration of closures of public level crossings, (b) the potential impact of those closures on local economies and (c) the potential merits of replacing high-delay road crossings with alternative...
Network Rail is responsible for the safe management and operation of level crossings across the rail network, which includes monitoring their performance and usage and the duration of closures arising from train operations.
The Department for Transport has no current plans to conduct an annual review of closure durations or their economic impacts. However, Network Rail already assesses level crossing performance and considers a range of factors when reviewing whether upgrades or alternative solutions—such as bridges, underpasses or road realignments—may be justified. These decisions take account of safety risk, operational needs, local circumstances and the potential impacts on communities and the wider network. The Department continues to work with Network Rail and the safety regulator to support proportionate improvements where they deliver clear safety and network benefits.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he make an assessment of the potential merits of installing a bridge over the level crossing in East Tilbury.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he make an assessment of the potential merits of installing a bridge over the level crossing in East Tilbury.
Network Rail are engaging with London Gateway and other stakeholders on the merits of level crossing interventions in the East Tilbury area and are keeping my officials updated.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what internal data Network Rail collects on level crossings, including a) barrier activation and down-time duration, b) complaints or reports from road users relating to barrier down-time, and c) overruns caused by incidents, failures, or timetable disruption; and whether any such data...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what internal data Network Rail collects on level crossings, including a) barrier activation and down-time duration, b) complaints or reports from road users relating to barrier down-time, and c) overruns caused by incidents, failures, or timetable disruption; and whether any such data...
Network Rail collects a range of data regarding level crossings on its network, which helps inform the management of risk at each location. If there are complaints or feedback from members of the public in relation to level crossings, Network Rail has processes in place to respond to these. However, as the safety and management of level crossings are the legal responsibility of Network Rail, this information is not routinely shared with my department.
Amendment to schedule 1 negatived on division (4 votes to 7). Another amendment negatived on division (6 votes to 7). Schedule 1 agreed to. Clause 12, discussed with new clauses 26, 34, 39 to 41, and 44. Clause 12 agreed to. Amendments to schedule 2 negatived on division. Schedule 2 agreed to. Amendment to clause 13 negatived on division (4 votes to 9). Another amendment negatived on division (6 votes to 9). Clauses 13 and 14 agreed to. Clause 15, discussed with amendments and new clauses 27 to 29, and 54, under consideration when the Committee adjourned till 29 January. Written evidence reported to the House.
Amendment to schedule 1 negatived on division (4 votes to 7). Another amendment negatived on division (6 votes to 7). Schedule 1 agreed to. Clause 12, discussed with new clauses 26, 34, 39 to 41, and 44. Clause 12 agreed to. Amendments to schedule 2 negatived on division. Schedule 2...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with the Office of Rail and Road on the application of a risk-based approach to the provision of new pedestrian and cycle level crossings on heritage railways in instances where such crossings (a) are necessary to maintain...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with the Office of Rail and Road on the application of a risk-based approach to the provision of new pedestrian and cycle level crossings on heritage railways in instances where such crossings (a) are necessary to maintain...
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) do not support the creation of new level crossings where there is a reasonably practicable alternative such as a bridge or tunnel. These alternatives should be fully explored and delivered where it is reasonably practicable to do so and after ensuring the proposer has the legal right to cross the railway. In all cases where a new crossing is proposed, a risk assessment approach must be followed so that the costs and benefits of alternatives can be considered alongside the costs and benefits of a level crossing.
I am delighted to inform the Secretary of State that the long-awaited footbridge with lifts has finally been installed at Stowmarket station and is due to be commissioned very soon—
I am delighted to inform the Secretary of State that the long-awaited footbridge with lifts has finally been installed at Stowmarket station and is due to be commissioned very soon—
I do agree. I am pleased to hear that progress has been made in one location, but our ambition to improve safety in and around the rail network does not stop there.
But indeed. [ Laughter. ] There remain several hazardous crossings on the busy east-west line between Ipswich and Cambridge, including at Thurston, where pedestrians are obliged to walk across the track. Does the Secretary of State agree that we must support all initiatives to improve the safety of such crossings?
But indeed. [ Laughter. ] There remain several hazardous crossings on the busy east-west line between Ipswich and Cambridge, including at Thurston, where pedestrians are obliged to walk across the track. Does the Secretary of State agree that we must support all initiatives to improve the safety of such crossings?
I do agree. I am pleased to hear that progress has been made in one location, but our ambition to improve safety in and around the rail network does not stop there.
I do agree. I am pleased to hear that progress has been made in one location, but our ambition to improve safety in and around the rail network does not stop there.
I am delighted to inform the Secretary of State that the long-awaited footbridge with lifts has finally been installed at Stowmarket station and is due to be commissioned very soon—
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many safety breaches have there been at rail road level crossings in Greater Manchester since 2015.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many safety breaches have there been at rail road level crossings in Greater Manchester since 2015.
Great Britain’s level crossings are among the safest in Europe. The number of incidents at rail-road level crossings in Greater Manchester since 2017/18 is set out below. No comparable data is available for previous years.
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Fiscal Year | Incidents |
2017/2018 | 38 |
2018/2019 | 34 |
2019/2020 | 31 |
2020/2021 | 15 |
2021/2022 | 36 |
2022/2023 | 40 |
2023/2024 | 58 |
2024/2025 | 41 |
2025/2026 (to 12 December) | 38 |
Total | 331 |
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to Answer of 9 December 2025 to Question 96030 on Level Crossings: Tilbury, what the longest barrier closure recorded at East Tilbury level crossing was during the most recent risk assessment; and what proportion of closures exceeded the average duration.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to Answer of 9 December 2025 to Question 96030 on Level Crossings: Tilbury, what the longest barrier closure recorded at East Tilbury level crossing was during the most recent risk assessment; and what proportion of closures exceeded the average duration.
The Department does not hold this information in the format requested. I have asked Network Rail, as the infrastructure manager responsible for East Tilbury Level Crossing, to write to you as soon as the information is available.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion of level crossing barrier down time at East Tilbury is attributable to freight services; and what the average and maximum barrier down times are for freight movement compared with passenger services.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion of level crossing barrier down time at East Tilbury is attributable to freight services; and what the average and maximum barrier down times are for freight movement compared with passenger services.
The Department does not hold this information in the format requested. I have asked Network Rail, as the infrastructure manager responsible for East Tilbury Level Crossing, to write to you as soon as the information is available.