HC Deb 15 June 1893 vol 13 cc1052-3
MR. MINCH (Kildare, S.)

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether it is a rule of the Board of Trade that every station on the main line of a railway over which express mail trains pass should be provided with a bridge over, or a subway beneath, the line for the protection of the public; and whether he will explain why there is no such protection at Monasterenan Station on the Great Southern and Western line, in the County of Kildare?

THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. MUNDELLA,) Sheffield, Brightside

The rule is not as stated by the hon. Member; but as regards all new lines there is a requirement that— Footbridges or subways are to be provided for passengers to cross the railway at all exchange and other important stations. The Board of Trade have no power to compel the Great Southern and Western of Ireland Railway Company to provide a footbridge. I have, however, received a communication from the Secretary, which states that the matter has been under the consideration of the company, but it has not yet been decided whether a bridge or subway would be most suitable. I anticipate, therefore, that something will shortly be done.