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Chiltern Railways: Overcrowding

Thursday 21 November 2024 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Freddie Van Mierlo asked the Rail Minister about steps to reduce overcrowding on Chiltern Railways services.
  • The Rail Minister stated that cascaded rolling stock to address overcrowding is under active consideration by the Department.
  • Lord Hendy and officials work closely with Chiltern Railways to improve the passenger experience and reduce crowding through periodic timetable adjustments.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Freddie Van Mierlo Lib Dem Henley and Thame
Transport
Context

Chiltern Railways services are experiencing overcrowding, with some constituents fainting due to hot, stuffy conditions.

Question

If she will take steps to help reduce overcrowding on Chiltern Railways services. Haddenham and Thame Parkway train station is a key transport hub for my residents who commute regularly to London. However, constituents face overcrowded trains; some even report fainting on hot, stuffy trains.

Answer from Lilian Greenwood

The hon. Gentleman's question has been noted by the Rail Minister who assures me that the cascaded rolling stock is under active consideration in the Department, and we will complete the process as soon as possible.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide a specific timeline or confirmation of approval for replacement trains and carriages.

How: Under Active Consideration, Will Complete The Process As Soon As Possible

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Q2 Freddie Van Mierlo Lib Dem Henley and Thame
Transport
Context

Chiltern Railways is working with the Department for Transport to support delivery of an improved passenger experience, including addressing crowding.

Question

If she will take steps to help reduce overcrowding on Chiltern Railways services. The Secretary of State for Transport, Lord Hendy and officials continue to work closely with Chiltern Railways to support delivery of an improved passenger experience.

Answer from Lilian Greenwood

The Secretary of State for Transport, Lord Hendy and officials continue to work closely with Chiltern Railways to support delivery of an improved passenger experience. To reduce crowding, Chiltern periodically adjusts its timetable, responding to passenger demand.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific details on procurement of additional trains or a timeline for improvement.

How: Periodically Adjusting The Timetable, Responding To Passenger Demand

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