Severn Tunnel (Hansard, 17 December 1993)

§ Mr. Flynn
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what measures have been taken to improve safety in the Severn tunnel following the accident in 1991.

§ Mr. Freeman
British Rail has implemented several measures to improve the detection of faults and maintenance of equipment. Interested parties are continuing to look at ways of improving liaison and site arrangements for the emergency services.

§ Mr. Flynn
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what measures have been taken to improve safety throughout the British rail system following the Severn tunnel accident in 1991.

§ Mr. Freeman
Where appropriate, the improvements being implemented at the Severn tunnel will be applied at other locations on the British Rail network.

§ Mr. Flynn
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to receive the Seymour inquiry report on the Severn tunnel accident which occurred in October 1991.

§ Mr. Freeman
The Health and Safety Executive expects to publish the Severn tunnel accident inquiry report by March.
In the meantime, British Rail has taken steps, with the support of the railway inspectorate, which should prevent a recurrence.